The speaking and research skills of high school students from around the Caribbean were put to the test
March 2, 2011
March 2, 2011
HIV-AIDS Foundation raises $20k
Not long ago, AIDS was a death sentence.
March 2, 2011
Complaints commish: We’re here to help
You followed procedure, but things didn’t happen how they were supposed to.
March 2, 2011
Premier says he never received Biwater letter
Premier Ralph O’Neal declined to answer questions about a letter from the British government
March 1, 2011
Disabled residents march for a cause
Joel Baptist, a 13-year-old Elmore Stoutt High School student, may need a little help moving from one place to another sometimes, but besides that he is just like any other …
February 16, 2011
Ground broken for JVD community centre
Virgin Islands officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking
February 15, 2011
13 Brazil nationals held
The Immigration Department and Her Majesty’s Customs carried out a joint operation
February 15, 2011
Firefighters train to be EMTs
Twenty officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services Department are currently
February 15, 2011
Red Cross director to be honoured
This week the BVI Red Cross will pay tribute to its director,
February 11, 2011
Judge upholds deportation appeals process
A High Court justice ruled Tuesday that the government process to appeal a deportation order is constitutional,
February 11, 2011
Gov’t plans $3m in road repairs
The territory’s weather-damaged roads are to receive more than $1.9 million in repairs in the coming months
February 11, 2011
Leaders talk technology at Farmers’ Week
From starfruit to soursop, guava to guinep, coconut to callaloo,
October 20, 2010
VI observes World Food Day
“Grow your own food; they are good for you. Drink your bush tea, eat your vegetables; they are good for you,” 4- and 5-year-olds from Paradise Preschool sang on Friday …
October 20, 2010
WSD gets new truck
The Water and Sewerage Department recently purchased a new vehicle that officials said will help expand the department’s capacity.
October 20, 2010
Speech from the Throne set for today
Governor Boyd McCleary is to deliver his first Speech from the Throne today at the first sitting of the fourth session of the first House of Assembly.
October 20, 2010
State of emergency revoked
The decision came two days after Opposition Leader Dr. Orlando Smith criticised the continuance of the designation, saying it sent the wrong message to visitors who may want to visit …
October 20, 2010
U.P’s owner gets more time to clean up
A magistrate gave Elton Leonard, the owner of U.P.’s Cineplex and Bobby’s Supermarket, two more months to comply with government orders to clean up the ghuts adjacent to both businesses.
October 20, 2010
Swimming teacher named ‘unsung hero’
As Annie Gardner’s contributions to the territory were being recounted, all she could do was wipe away the tears that flowed from her eyes.
October 20, 2010
Magistrate asked to recuse herself
Two lawyers defending five men accused of cocaine smuggling asked a magistrate to recuse herself Monday, alleging that her actions caused the “appearance of bias.”
October 20, 2010
Bank robbery case goes to jury
Are Oran Jones and Craig Stoddard guilty of playing a part in robbing the National Bank of the Virgin Islands, shooting two customers and escaping with $56,000, or are they …
October 20, 2010
New tender dock
The completion of a new tender dock and renovated cruise ship pier at Wickhams Cay I gave government something to celebrate this week.
October 20, 2010
Govt breaks silence on Labour Code
Two weeks after the official launch of the new Labour Code, government officials made their first public TV appearance to discuss a little about what the monumental legislation will mean …
April 28, 2010
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DR man busted with $66k in bag
A Dominican Republic man who illegally entered the territory with a bag containing $66,000 was sentenced on Monday to six months in prison. Eddy Medina Baez, 42, pleaded guilty Monday …
August 10, 2008
Opposition calls for a Biwater inquiry
Opposition member Dr. Kedrick Pickering (R–D7) called for a public inquiry.into the government’s relationship with Biwater on Monday night’s National Democratic Party radio programme. The move came one week after …
