Organisers had advertised an 8:30 a.m. start time, but shoppers were lining up well before that for the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue’s annual Market Day fundraiser Saturday morning.
November 26, 2012
November 26, 2012
Rotary DG making the rounds
Since Vance Lewis assumed office of district governor for Rotary District 7020, he has visited nine of the 10 countries that make up the district. Only the Cayman Islands are …
November 26, 2012
Prison superintendent dead at 55
Prison Superintendent Richard Holder, who served on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for 29 years before taking the position, was pronounced dead Saturday morning after being rushed to Peebles …
November 23, 2012
Clinics to offer quick HIV test
A new on-the-spot HIV test will soon be offered by health care providers around the territory, according to Government Information Services.
November 23, 2012
Youth service club launched
“The newest Early Act Club anywhere in the world.”
November 23, 2012
Anegada beaches face threats
Damage at Keel Point, Anegada when Hurricane Sandy’s outer bands threw high-impact surf at the Virgin Islands recently may have been caused in part by a degraded barrier reef, said …
November 21, 2012
Milton, Campbell lose appeal
An appeal made by Andrew “Ratti” Milton and Dennis “Soupy” Campbell,
November 21, 2012
In the TCI, long lines but a fair vote
Despite long lines and a voting process that was at times disorganised,
November 21, 2012
Chef found not guilty in rape case
After deliberating for nearly two hours, a nine-member jury unanimously found Oswin Barker not guilty of rape at the end of a weeklong trial.
November 21, 2012
New senior magistrate appointed
A Virgin Islander who has been practising law in the territory for nine years has been named the new senior magistrate.
November 21, 2012
Police urge residents to turn in illegal guns
Early in the morning of Oct. 29, a man was robbed of a gold chain outside a bar in Huntums Ghut. During the attack, the assailant fired off nine shots …
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November 20, 2012
VG school marks 30
The Bregado Flax Educational Centre kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations Sunday with a service at the Sanctuary of Hope New Testament Church of God.
November 20, 2012
VI youth attend film workshop
The Virgin Islands typically hosts 35 to 40 film productions annually, according to BVI Film Commissioner Rhodni Skelton. They range from advertisements for Victoria’s Secret and Gillette to documentaries filmed …
November 19, 2012
VI’s musical tradition continues
Although funding constraints meant the Virgin Islands Fungi Fest Committee had to scale back its annual concert, Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park was packed with residents dancing, standing or …
November 19, 2012
Chief justice arrives in VI
The Virgin Islander who was recently appointed the first female chief justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court arrived home Sunday to much fanfare.
November 19, 2012
Police: Man murdered in Sea Cows Bay
A Dominican Republic man was murdered outside a bar in Sea Cows Bay on Friday night, police said.
November 16, 2012
Ballet coming to HLSCC Saturday
The dance company Ballet Next is to take the stage on Saturday as part of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Performing Arts Series.
November 16, 2012
Youth policy meetings under way
A committee of young adults has started meeting with residents as it works toward formulating a youth policy for the territory.
November 16, 2012
Premier: VI to take in nearly $300M in 2013
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith said government expects the territory to bring in $298,729,000 in revenue next year, during his Budget Address Thursday at the House of Assembly chambers.
November 14, 2012
The science of sustainability
Renewable energy was the focus of the projects at The BVI National Commission for UNESCO’s World Science Day for Peace and Development competition.
November 14, 2012
10 become British citizens, 17 naturalised
Seventeen residents received certificates of naturalisation as British overseas territory citizens and 10 were registered as British citizens during a joint ceremony held at Government House last week.
November 14, 2012
VINO parent company’s legal motion denied in libel suit
The parent company behind Julian Willock’s website Virgin Islands News Online was denied its request to overturn a court’s default judgment in a libel and defamation suit, court records show.
November 14, 2012
Traditions explained during Culture Week
If Virgin Islands traditions were still followed today,
November 14, 2012
Woman tells jury of alleged rape
The woman sat in the witness box holding a microphone, tears welling in her eyes, and told the court she had done everything possible to prevent Oswin Barker from raping …
November 14, 2012
Premier to give budget address Thursday
Premier Dr. Orlando Smith is scheduled to give the annual budget address Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the House of Assembly.