Pointing from the shores of Paraquita Bay to the nearby water plant, then all the way to the top of Sabbath Hill, Kevon Smith showed the journey of how saltwater …
April 8, 2022
August 25, 2021
Pipe laid as EE sewerage project starts
The Covid-19 pandemic has hampered numerous infrastructure projects in the territory by causing raw material shortages, delaying supply shipments, and limiting working hours. But progress nevertheless has been made, including …
May 6, 2021
Farmers week culminates in fair
“Look! Look! I’ve never seen it before!” exclaimed a girl as she excitedly pointed to a peacock. It was one of many animals at the Saturday fair in Paraquita Bay …
April 22, 2021
Woman dies after being shot during a robbery at her home
Violent crimes continue to roil the territory, as a string of robberies in recent weeks has led up to the death of Catherine Pickering, 67, who became the ninth person …
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February 24, 2021
Recyclables burn in Paraquita Bay fire
All that remained of about eight months of hard work were two piles of still-smouldering rubble yesterday afternoon. Green VI reported that a fire the evening of Feb. 23 spared …
November 6, 2020
Man hospitalised after Sunday night stabbing
George Legair, 29, of Virgin Gorda, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in relation to a stabbing on Sunday near a bar in Paraquita Bay, Police Information Officer Diane …
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August 11, 2020
Privy Council ruling could cost VI $30 million
After spending more than six years in court and seven figures in legal fees, Chuck Peterson said a tear came to his eye this month when he won his case …
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January 2, 2019
As eco-law delayed, mangroves and wetlands left exposed
Government officials recently threatened to fine a South African businessman who removed a large swath of mangroves and other vegetation from the Paraquita Bay lagoon as part of efforts to …
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December 25, 2018
Mangrove removal sparks outcry, but yacht buyer says he had gov’t permission
After a backhoe cleared a wide swath of mangroves and other vegetation as part of efforts to remove a grounded yacht from the Paraquita Bay lagoon last month, government has …
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May 11, 2018
Volunteers with boats needed to help clean Diet Coke cans
Residents have cleaned up most of the thousands of cans of Diet Coke that washed ashore recently near Paraquita Bay, but volunteers with boats are still needed to help reach …
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April 30, 2018
Thousands of Diet Cokes wash ashore on Tortola
Thousands of cans of Diet Coke have washed ashore on the beach near Paraquita Bay, and residents are scratching their heads trying to figure out where they came from and …
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