The 2009 Parole Act provides for a parole system in the Virgin Islands, with a board charged with making recommendations to the governor on the early release of prisoners.
Forbes, Howe crowned at pageant
After competing with 11 other Elmore Stoutt High School students for almost four hours, Kyla Forbes and Jaleel Howe were crowned Mr. and Miss Fifth Form in the presence of …
2 arrested for human smuggling
As a result of an investigation into human smuggling, police arrested two 50-year-old men on suspicion of the crime on Tuesday morning.
Pair plead guilty to attacking pregnant teen
Akeem Richardson and Kandy James pleaded guilty in High Court Tuesday to procuring a thing to be used to procure a miscarriage and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Talk show host visits VI
On her second day in the Virgin Islands, United States talk show host Wendy Williams had plenty of good things to say about the territory.
Students hold election at ESHS
As Nov. 7 Polling Day approaches in the Virgin Islands, students at the Elmore Stoutt High School held an election of their own.
Fahie launches in D-1
The First District and the Virgin Islands Party have a long history together, and party candidates are asking voters in that district to keep up the tradition and re-elect Andrew …
Thinking pink
At lunchtime on Friday, Odell Francisco sat in front of Good Fellas dressed in a pink jacket, pink-and-white bangle bracelets, pink earrings and a pink pendant.
HLSCC offers training for job seekers
Want to sharpen your interviewing skills or shore up your resume? Fret not.
Autopsy held for man found dead in EE
An autopsy was conducted Wednesday on the body of Rohan Nandran, a Vanterpool Estate man found dead in Old Plantation on Oct. 6, according to the Police Information Office.
At issue: Candidates talk economy
Fifteen construction workers kept busy pouring concrete atop the three-storey building
Man accused of stealing $10k in goods from EE home
David Springette, of Belle Vue, appeared in Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, charged in connection with a Sept. 28 burglary at a Nottingham Estate home, where prosecutors said more than $10,000 in …
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Deer seen near Sage Mountain
Motorists in the Sage Mountain area this week were startled to see an unexpected visitor trotting down the road, after it seemingly entered the territory without a passport, work permit …
4 convicted, 2 freed in ’08 coke case
After hearing evidence from two dozen witnesses over the course of six months,
Police investigate dog poisonings
Cindy Clayton used to bring Bonnie, her prizewinning five-year-old border collie mix, to Willard Wheatley Primary School to teach children how to care for animals.
Veteran educator honoured at ESHS
Reading is Fun Week kicked off on Monday at Elmore Stoutt High School with a ceremony honouring long-time teacher Jennie Wheatley.
Guilty plea in VG choking attempt
Keith Godwin pleaded guilty in High Court Oct. 5 to attempting to choke and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, after prosecutors said he subjected his girlfriend to nearly four hours …
In interdicted magistrate’s absence, case dropped
Charges of assault and damaging property were dropped against three men after they spent roughly a year awaiting a decision from Magistrate Charmaine Rosan-Bunbury, who has been interdicted from duty …
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Residents can now pay electric bill online
Starting Monday, residents can skip their monthly visit to the BVI Electricity Corporation – and the wait in line – when paying their electricity bill, announced BVIEC General Manager Leroy …
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3 more candidates launch this weekend
It was another busy weekend for political candidates launching their campaigns for the Nov. 7 elections.
RT road closed for work
A major road-widening project commenced over the weekend on the section of road known as the “Paul Wattley By-Pass,” according to Government Information Services.
Nomination Day set for Oct. 24
Governor Boyd McCleary has issued election writs calling for Polling Day to be held on Nov. 7 and Nomination Day to be held Oct. 24, according to a Wednesday press …
66-year-old pleads guilty to raping teen
Calvin Rabsatt, 66, pleaded guilty in High Court on Thursday to one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault.
Horses on track Sunday
The BVI Horse Owners’ Association will host five races at the Ellis Thomas Downs on Sunday.
South Africa meeting draws VI Methodists
Several Methodist women traveled from the Virgin Islands to South Africa this summer to attend the World Federation of Methodist and Uniting Church Women’s 12th World Assembly.