“We got one!” a voice yelled to a crowd of students who were gathered on the dark road behind Foxy’s Beach Restaurant and Tamarind Bar on Jost Van Dyke.
June 12, 2013
June 12, 2013
US Coast Guard assists in late night operation
The United States Coast Guard contacted Virgin Islands authorities to report sighting a “suspicious go-fast boat” in the territory on June 4, police said.
June 11, 2013
Youths get grants for summer study
Six young people each will receive a grant from government to participate in educational programmes and training camps this summer.
June 11, 2013
Surgeons to meet at Long Bay resort
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith will be honoured by the Caribbean College of Surgeons this week at the group’s 11th Annual Clinical Conference at Long Bay Beach Resort.
June 10, 2013
VI joins Queen’s birthday celebrations
Government rolled out the red carpet for residents celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday Saturday, distributing Virgin Islands flags and ushering attendees along a long strip of it so they …
June 10, 2013
DR man gets 15 months for fake passport
Jorge Mesa arrived in the territory on a Liat flight from Antigua on Nov. 13, 2012. He handed a customs officer a Dominican Republic passport and a belonger card, and …
June 7, 2013
Beyonce’s former bassist to play Saturday
Form four Elmore Stoutt High School student Thea Cooke began playing the bass guitar four years ago. She never thought she would one day meet Debbie Walker, popularly known as …
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June 7, 2013
Woman found not guilty of stabbing
A woman accused of stabbing two sisters with an ice pick was found not guilty of wounding charges on Thursday at the end of her five-day trial in High Court.
June 7, 2013
‘Supercop’ faces indecent assault charges
Glen “Supercop” Callwood is accused of approaching a maintenance worker at the Road Town Police Station and grabbing and squeezing his “private parts,” prosecutors said.
June 7, 2013
Fair and parade kick off environment month
It’s now the seventh year of the Virgin Islands’ celebrations of Environment Month, and the events seem to be having a positive effect on the community, said Samuel Davies at …
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June 4, 2013
School puts fathers in the spotlight
Spend more time with your children and set a positive example, fathers of Francis Lettsome Primary School students were advised last Thursday during a ceremony in their honour at Lambert …
June 4, 2013
Sandy Lane launched new programmes last year
Aiming to better serve young substance abusers and to help addicts’ families better understand chemical dependency, Sandy Lane Centre started two new programmes in 2012, according to the drug treatment …
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June 4, 2013
BVITB pushes Anegada Lobster Festival
Visitors will arrive on Anegada and receive a treasure map. They’ll rent a safari bus or taxi and travel around the 15-square-mile island in search of one of its most …
June 3, 2013
Wounding trial begins in High Court
An iron, a fan, a pot, a mop bucket and a broom were among the items Leonne Thompson is alleged to have thrown at Tekeishia Drew and her sister on …
June 3, 2013
Cineplex owner hit with $10m lawsuit
The owners of U.P.’s Cineplex and Bobby’s Marketplace likely will have to pay more than $10 million to settle a past due obligation to a bank, according to a recent …
June 1, 2013
Seniors’ month to wrap up Saturday
Drink plenty of water, get regular health checks and use medications wisely, speakers advised seniors last Friday during the Aging Expo at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall.
May 31, 2013
Dance floor collapses in CGB
A large section of the beachfront deck at De Wedding Bar and Restaurant came crashing down on May 24.
May 31, 2013
D-3 rep urges residents to air their concerns
Julian Fraser has represented the Third District since 1999, in the opposition and as part of Cabinet. And, he told his constituents Thursday evening, there is a bright side to …
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May 31, 2013
Allen gets 15 years for attacking woman
A day after he was convicted of attacking a woman in an alley, Keno Allen was sentenced to 15 years behind bars for the crime Thursday.
May 28, 2013
Students tour Balsam Ghut prison
Class five students of the Willard Wheatley Primary School learned about life behind bars during a tour of Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut last week.
May 28, 2013
US experts to assess mould in schools
In an effort to properly address the mould growth in several public schools, the Ministry of Education and Culture has sought the expertise of a company based in the United …
May 28, 2013
Armed robbers strike twice in Road Town
Two robberies took place within two hours of each other on Sunday night in Road Town, police said.
May 27, 2013
Anegada fishing industry under review
Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering met with fishermen on Anegada last Thursday to exchange ideas about strategies for the fishing industry on the sister island.
May 27, 2013
Youths clean up neighbourhood
They started at 5:30 a.m. Two hours later, they had collected nearly 100 bags of garbage.
May 24, 2013
Facilities discussed for Smugglers Cove
Judging by the crowd enjoying Smugglers Cove on the recent Whit Monday holiday, many Virgin Islands residents like the beach just the way it is.