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May 15, 2025

Cops crush seized scooters

In their latest effort to foil crime, police have started destroying confiscated motorbikes instead of auctioning them off to community members. The “bold step,” police said, will apply to unclaimed …

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by The BVI Beacon
April 22, 2025

Cops to crack down on loud trucks, bikes

Drivers of noisy vehicles should prepare for a crackdown, police warned this week. For the rest of this year, the police force will be targeting loud scooters and heavy-duty trucks …

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by The BVI Beacon
November 11, 2023

‘Learn to Cycle’ programme returns

Cycling enthusiast Barry Jones is back promoting biking skills in the territory. A new year of Mr. Jones’ “Learn to Cycle” programme began on Sunday at the Festival Village Grounds …

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by Dana Kampa
March 9, 2022

VI cycling programme launches

Hoping to inspire excitement about cycling, Barry Jones has been spending his weekends helping people of all ages find their balance and learn the sport. On Feb. 27, 6-year-old Caleb …

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by Dana Kampa
January 9, 2020

COMMENTARY — Drag racing slammed in open letter

Dear Governor Gus Jaspert and Police Commissioner Michael Matthews: I have written to you both numerous times about the drag racing that started about two months ago from 6 p.m. …

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by Lorna Smith
January 9, 2020

COMMENTARY — Bikes, bodyguards and pot draw fire

I guess the police commissioner can’t say no to the premier’s decision to allow larger motorbikes into the territory. So he suggests some conditions for importation and regulations for use. …

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by Roger Harris

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