A murder suspect escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison on Saturday, but he was recaptured the same day, police said.
February 4, 2013
February 1, 2013
Farmers’ Week 2013 declared open (Photo gallery)
Youths are the f ocus of this year’s Farmers’ Week celebrations, which the Department of Agriculture emphasised by hosting several student performances at the opening ceremonies Friday.
February 1, 2013
Alleged drug ring to contest new extradition request
After one attempt was shut down by a High Court judgment in September, the United States continues to push for the extradition of five men accused of taking part in …
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February 1, 2013
Honour society launched for primary schoolers
Sixty-nine St. George’s Primary School students were inducted into the National Elementary Honour Society on Thursday.
January 30, 2013
Farmers’ Week gears up this weekend
Youth are the focus of the Department of Agriculture’s 21st Farmers’ Week tomorrow through Feb. 8, according to Government Information Services.
January 30, 2013
Biwater granted access to draw water from sea (Photo gallery)
Despite its initial difficulties in finding sufficient water underground
January 30, 2013
Customs officers visit schools
“This here is called ecstasy. Pay close attention to this, especially the ladies,” Customs Officer Frenchie Gumbs told students at the Seventh-day Adventist School on Tuesday.
January 30, 2013
Man pleads not guilty to indecent assault
Sitting behind the wheel of his jeep, Garfield Anderson reached into the back seat and groped the thigh of a 16-year-old girl to whom he had offered a ride, prosecutors …
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January 30, 2013
Man accused of assaulting wife
Around 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 20, Venton James got up from watching television and prepared to leave his home, according to prosecutors.
January 29, 2013
HLSCC continues toward accreditation
Nearly 80 faculty and staff participated in a “kick-off meeting” on Jan. 18 as part of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s progress toward accreditation.
January 29, 2013
Man electrocuted while picking mangos
A man was electrocuted Friday when he reached for a mango
January 29, 2013
Man pleads not guilty to indecent assault
Sitting behind the wheel of his jeep, Garfield Anderson reached into the back seat and groped the thigh of a 16-year-old girl to whom he had offered a ride, prosecutors …
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January 28, 2013
Teacher licensing may come soon
Education and Culture Minister Myron Walwyn announced last week that his ministry may soon introduce a system of teacher licensing in the territory.
January 28, 2013
NHI meeting set for Tuesday
The legal framework for the Virgin Islands’ coming National Health Insurance programme is being drafted now, and government officials want the public to weigh in.
January 28, 2013
Gun amnesty drawing to a close
Illegal weapons such as “handguns, pistols, semi-automatic weapons, ammunition, flick knives and swords” can be handed in to police without penalty during an amnesty period that ends Thursday, according to …
January 25, 2013
German brig docks in VI (Photo gallery)
The two masts of the Roald Amundsen, a traditional tall ship visiting the territory from Germany, stretch 111 feet into the air, nearly as high as the 700-passenger cruise ship …
January 25, 2013
Fire department hosts EMT training
Forty-two officers from five government agencies are receiving training as emergency medical technicians through an effort spearheaded by the Fire and Rescue Services Department.
January 25, 2013
Customs Week to highlight technology
A church service, open houses and a movie night are among the activities slated for Customs Week, which kicks off Sunday.
January 23, 2013
Alleged murderer nabbed on boat to Tortola
The body of a 41-year-old St. Thomas man, who was shot multiple times, was found in the Garden Street area of St. Thomas on Sunday.
January 23, 2013
Crown proceeds against illegal entrants
Three men who pleaded guilty to entering the territory illegally
January 23, 2013
Small fire snuffed at culinary centre
BVI Fire and Rescue Services was called to help investigate
January 23, 2013
Review of ESHS lunch programme ongoing
The Ministry of Education and Culture is still awaiting a report
January 23, 2013
Most CDB works put on hold as consultant sought
Work on most of the territory’s planned Caribbean Development Bank
January 23, 2013
High schools move toward accreditation
The territory’s secondary school accreditation process is “well under way,” Acting Chief Education Officer Jillian Douglas-Phillips told lawmakers during the recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations.
January 23, 2013
VIslanders attend Obama inauguration
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime historical event that will never be replayed,”
