Standing at just six inches, the third place precision drill display trophy might not look like a big award, but for the members of the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps, it’s …
Man gets 18 months in pharmacy break-in
A man named Howard Hughes pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court on Sept. 7 to two counts of burglary, after breaking into Road Town’s Medicure Pharmacy and the adjoining Eureka Medical …
Main Street community meets on crime
After a string of burglaries and robberies in the area, Main Street business owners and residents met last Thursday at St. George’s Episcopal Church to discuss what can be done …
Branson mansion to be rebuilt
Necker Island is set to resume receiving guests in about six weeks, said Kenton Jones, the resort’s general manager, and plans are being made to rebuild Sir Richard Branson’s Great …
Hodge competes at Miss Universe
Her red dress glittering under the lights, Sheroma Hodge walked to the microphone in front of thousands of people in Sao Paulo, Brazil during the Miss Universe Pageant.
Customs officer pleads guilty to taking bribe
Linda Todman-Huggins, 44, pleaded guilty to bribery by a public official in Magistrates’ Court yesterday,
Tomorrow is last day to register to vote
The Elections Office has seen plenty of foot traffic this week, with candidates and other residents bringing in voter registrations as the deadline to register to vote in 2011 looms.
Events promote health in VI
By 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Elmore Stoutt High School student Soraya Durrante was already awake, ready to walk with other residents from the Church of God of Prophesy at Belle …
Police: Another customs officer in custody
A customs officer was taken into custody early Tuesday morning in connection with the ongoing investigation into an alleged 13-year conspiracy to transport tonnes of cocaine through the territory.
Rotarians promote literacy
Last Thursday, members of Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town participated in International Literacy Day by distributing magazines and other periodicals to Peebles Hospital and health clinics around the territory.
More charges for man in drug conspiracy case
Lucien Smith, who was previously charged in connection with last September’s drug bust near Norman Island, appeared in Magistrates’ Court on Sept. 7 to face additional charges related to another …
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VI gets ‘lucky’ with Maria
The Virgin Islands was “very lucky” this weekend, with no reports of damage caused by Tropical Storm Maria, Department of Disaster Management Director Sharleen DaBreo said Monday.
Purcell Community Centre opens
Residents and others involved in the construction of the Purcell Community Centre gathered to celebrate the opening of what Premier Ralph O’Neal called their new place to “meet and greet …
VI youth signs entertainment deal
Year after year since the Top 7 at 7 Award Show started, St. George’s Secondary School graduate Travis Walters has participated.
Crown: Girl, 14, sexually assaulted by two men
Two men appeared in Magistrates’ Court Friday, facing charges of sexually abusing the same 14-year-old girl.
HOA passes witness protection law
In a move legislators said was a mark of the territory’s maturity, the House of Assembly on Thursday passed a law to protect those who give evidence during criminal investigations.
Crown: Man hit SWD worker with jeep
Bryan Hodge, a 47-year-old farmer from Fish Bay, pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm in Magistrates’ Court Monday, after being accused of driving his jeep into a …
Preston Stoutt to run in D-1
Preston Stoutt, an independent candidate who launched his campaign for an at-large seat in March, announced Monday that he will run for the First District seat instead.
Road Town restaurant burgled
A burglary was reported on Aug. 29 at the Curry House in Road Town, police said.
Man charged in Fat Hogs Bay burglary
David Springette appeared in Magistrates’ Court Monday, charged with breaking in to Stephen Sergeant’s Fat Hogs Bay apartment July 4 and stealing jewellery and electronics.
Autopsy results released
An autopsy revealed that Felix “Freddy” Colon Beltre, the barber shot during an apparent robbery on Aug. 26, died from a single gunshot wound to his upper body, police said …
HOA passes Domestic Violence Act
Legislators passed new domestic violence legislation during Tuesday’s House of Assembly sitting.
Guv looks back on first year
Days after landing in the Virgin Islands for the first time, Governor Boyd McCleary told reporters on Aug. 24, 2010
’07 Constitution qualifies new voters
Inocencia Freeman, who lives in Road Town, said she received her belonger’s card last year, after 18 years of residing in the territory. This year, she intends to vote for …
Officials probe cause of ship accident
Government officials are still investigating what caused the container ship Tropic Sun to run aground near the wreck of the Rhone, according to Captain Baboucar Sallah, the director of the …