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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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