Guv: Parole Act fully brought ‘into force’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.