Captain Jim Proctor only made it as far as Great Camanoe Island in the Round Tortola race Tuesday at the 47th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, but considering …
Survivor’s Story: In their Words — Jerome Joseph
Virgin Islander Jerome Joseph made his dream of starting a vegan food truck a reality in the beginning of March — an opening date that was pushed back by Hurricane …
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Public officials urged to be better, faster
Long waits to process a trade licence or work permit will be a thing of the past once the Public Service Transformation Initiative is accomplished, according to Premier Dr. Orlando …
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Future uncertain for RT shelterees
Last week, about 18 people were still living and sleeping in the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, according to several of those shelterees. Petrona Davies, the permanent secretary in …
Man pleads guilty to smuggling migrants
A 72-year-old man admitted on Friday in Magistrates’ Court to smuggling 21 migrants into the territory last April. Carwill Potter, a Virgin Islands native, also pleaded guilty to the charge …
Father, daughter plead guilty in visa case
A father and daughter from the Dominican Republic pleaded guilty on Friday after allegedly attempting to use fake visas to enter the territory. After admitting to uttering forged documents, Leonel …
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Minister envisions greenhouses, ‘agribusiness’
Agriculture has become a multibillion-dollar industry in the Caribbean and can help transform the economy of the Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering said last week. Speaking on March …
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Police arrest two suspects in double murder
Two men were arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder in relation to the February killing of Clevaughn Sweeney and Michael Stevens, police said. Though police did not release much …
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Rotaract International marks 50
This week, Rotaract’s international arm celebrated half a century of “fellowship through service.” The local branch of the organisation — which has 33 years under its belt — marked the …
Gov’t asked CDB for $500m, got $65m
The Virgin Islands government requested about $500 million in loan funding from the Caribbean Development Bank in November, but it only received about $65 million, according to Premier Dr. Orlando …
Observance spotlights VI women
Amid worldwide feminist movements and disasters close to home, an event held for International Women’s Day last Thursday was a time to reflect on the triumphs and challenges facing female …
Fickle wind, waves don’t stop fun at kite festival
There wasn’t much kitesurfing at the second annual Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival, but to attendees it was enough just to appreciate the natural splendour of Anegada, the island in …
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Father found guilty of molesting his daughter
A 42-year-old man from St. Vincent was found guilty of indecent assault on Wednesday after he was accused of molesting his 14-year-old daughter repeatedly in 2015. The victim was touched …
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BVIEC: 90%, not 98%, of power back on Tortola
About a week after claiming that 98 percent of power had been restored on Tortola, BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Leroy Abraham revised that estimate down to 90 percent. Nevertheless, …
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Stop backyard burning, says health officer
While backyard burning became widespread immediately after Hurricane Irma because of the excess garbage created by the storm and a limited collection system, the government wants residents to know that …
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CIS under-13 to defend title at Bahamas tourney
During the past seven years, Cedar International School has sent a team to compete in the International Baccalaureate School-based football tournament hosted by Lyford Cay International School and KPMG, Bahamas. …
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Still no disciplinary tribunal for lawyers
In late 2015, lawmakers passed the Legal Profession Act, which revamped the rules governing the territory’s legal practitioners. Section 27 of the legislation requires the establishment of a “disciplinary tribunal” …
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All Hands on deck
At what’s left of the gymnasium next to Joyce Samuel Primary School in Belle Vue, All Hands and Hearts volunteers in purple shirts and hard hats diligently tore up planks …