Bob Pickering, the proprietor of the Domino service station in Baughers Bay, is recovering quickly after receiving three gunshot wounds
April 21, 2011
April 21, 2011
Legislator’s daughter arrested for pot
Zubida O’Neal, 18, of Pockwood Pond, and Jaime Simmonds, 21, of Lower Estate were arrested Saturday
April 21, 2011
Gun pulled in VG fight
An early morning traffic dispute on Virgin Gorda Sunday led to a brawl and the drawing of a revolver,
April 21, 2011
Cops give updates in murder investigation
At a meeting at the Sticket in Long Look on Monday,
April 21, 2011
Ball to celebrate prince’s wedding
You may not have received a formal invitation from the Queen to attend her grandson’s wedding,
April 21, 2011
Inquest to probe scooter accident
An inquest is planned into the death of Tre Erickson, who died after a scooter accident on Beef Island, police said at a community meeting at the Sticket in Long …
April 21, 2011
Holder: Prison still overcrowded
Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut was built to hold between 52 and 60 inmates
April 21, 2011
HOA touches on varied topics
The second House of Assembly sitting of 2011 saw full attendance and comments from every legislator as elections loom.
April 19, 2011
1st Miss Teen VG crowned
More than 400 people gathered at the Virgin Gorda Catholic Community Centre Saturday for the first Miss VG Easter Festival Teen Pageant, according to event coordinator Siobhan Flax.
April 19, 2011
Captain convicted on coke charges
Ronald Weisel, alleged to have captained a boat found carrying 58.4 kilograms of cocaine near Salt Island on Dec. 31, 2008, was found guilty in Magistrates’ Court Tuesday of three …
April 19, 2011
HOA in session
During today’s House of Assembly sitting, ministers delivered statements about the territory’s emergency response system, programmes to serve “at-risk youth,”
April 18, 2011
Library Week kicks off
“Hola means hello. … Hola, mi amigo,” students of St. George’s Primary School sang on Monday at the Road Town Library.
April 18, 2011
Gas station owner shot in robbery attempt
A man was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt at about 10 p.m. Saturday at Domino service station in Baughers Bay, police said.
April 18, 2011
VG prepares for Easter Festival
Excitement is building for the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, which will kick off on Saturday and last through Monday, organisers said.
April 15, 2011
Taxi drivers reflect on new rates
Five months after updated taxi fares went into effect in the territory, drivers and passengers seem used to the new prices.
April 15, 2011
Social sector plan almost complete
A comprehensive plan for the “social protection” of the Virgin Islands for the next 10 years is almost finished after the Social Development Department’s public meeting
April 15, 2011
Police meet with residents across VI
Police are criss-crossing the territory by land and sea this week, discussing matters of concern with community members on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada.
April 13, 2011
Business Briefs (April 14, 2011)
Virgin Islands The section of the 2010 Labour Code relating to workers’ retirement benefits
April 13, 2011
VG students get up close to local marine life
Poked, prodded, dropped and maybe even a little bit broken: Anything that a dozen 5- and 6-year-olds handle has to be pretty sturdy.
April 13, 2011
2-party system could face challenges
The last three election cycles have seen the emergence of a two-party system,
April 13, 2011
Work could start soon on WE terminal
The BVI Ports Authority has not yet selected a contractor to build the West End Ferry Terminal,
April 13, 2011
1940s VI video shown in UK
A bit of Virgin Islands history came to the United Kingdom last month.
April 13, 2011
VI attends climate change workshop
The Virgin Islands was among several European Union overseas territories represented at the “Islands and Adapting to Climate Change” workshop
April 13, 2011
CFD to host beach cleanup tomorrow
If you’re not sure how to celebrate Earth Day, Conservation and Fisheries Department officials are inviting you to join them for a beach cleanup in Baughers Bay tomorrow.
April 13, 2011
Raft completes Atlantic crossing
Some adventures get the adrenaline flowing, but others are a little different.
