In a move apparently aimed at fending off the public humiliation that engulfed previous committees, the current Virgin Gorda Festival Committee said it has made upfront payment available to all contestants in this year’s Calypso competition. Public Relations Officer of the Committee Jarrel George told BVI News Online that the money was paid out on......
Kimberlee Smith, at age 17, became pregnant and dropped out of high school. During her four years of secondary schooling, her highest academic achievement was a Grade C. By age 28, Smith, whose life has been marred by stories of abuse and set-backs, was already a mother to four children. However, within the next 14......
US Virgin Islands - Major Crime Bureau detectives on St. Thomas said they have arrested and charged a retired police captain in relation to the death of his wife, 43 year-old Jeanette Magras-Saldana. Enrique Saldana, 51, has been charged with second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, first degree assault, and third degree assault. He was remanded......
Glowing tributes resounded within the walls of the East End Methodist Church on Saturday (May 3) as a strong throng of persons gathered to say farewell to a daughter of the soil, eulogized as a powerful lover of her family as well as the territory which she served humbly as first lady. Dorothy Naomi Davies......
While his compatriot Town Hall placed second in the Governor’s Cup on Friday, Really Uptown out of the British Virgin Islands suffered its most crushing defeat in recent times with a last-place finish (seventh). The race, which covered one mile and seven yards and carried a purse of $27,000 plus added monies, was won Swag......
The tectonic plates of power in the Virgin Islands are about to shift. This will happen when the most crucial decision facing the GRAND OLE PARTY in decades will be made on May 28 2014. The OLDEST POLITICAL PARTY in the Virgin Islands presently faces a critical test. It must choose a new leader to......
The Francis Lettsome Primary School will be having their next General PTA Meeting on Thursday 8th May, 2014 beginning at 5:30pm at the East End/Long Look Community Centre. All parents are asked to make a special effort to attend....
Contrary to public perception, tax was not a primary driver for using BVI corporate structures, according to the BVI Hong Kong Office, which hosted a high-level meeting on Friday with a United Kingdom delegation including the Minister for Overseas Territories Mark Simmonds. The BVI Hong Kong Office further told the UK delegation that, instead of......
Few days after law enforcers charged him with burglary, Glenville Callwood of Baughers Bay in Tortola has been charged with criminal trespass and criminal damage. The 20-year-old youngster allegedly damaged a vehicle while trespassing on the compound of the Road Town Police Station last week Thursday, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF)......
After roughly five months away from court duties, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards is back on the job. She returned to work on Thursday, after leaving office in December on maternity leave. The Deputy Governor’s Office, in a release, confirmed her return, but did not say whether she will take up duties at the Magistrate’s Court......
Persons with chronic mental illnesses, including some of those who roam the territory’s streets, are not the main users of the mental health services being provided by the government, according to Director of Community Mental Health Dr. Virginia Rubaine. She told BVI News Online that the services are accessed mainly by a significantly rising number......
The newly appointed LIAT boss, David Evans, has called for Caribbean governments to consider reducing the taxes charged for intra-regional travel, adding that the move would help to increase revenues for the governments and also give customers a fairer deal. Evans, who assumed duties on April 22, acknowledged that the taxes are important to reinvest......
The government has announced measures to ensure the safety of residents and visitors as works commence on Phase One of the Cruise Pier Development Project. In an educational session with key stakeholders including taxi associations, tour operators and cruise operators, Project Manager Dion Stoutt on Thursday revealed the safety measures. They include fencing, adjustments to......
BVI Athletics Association — The territory’s top 16 Under-15 athletes in each event are gearing up for the May 2-3, LIME Youth Track & Field Championships which will also mark activities for World Athletics Day. Session I of the Championships kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds and......
A friend of mine called me, enraged that her boss had sent an inspector to check of her areas of responsibilities and supervision. She stated that she’s quitting the job without notice because she feels distrusted and undermined. She stated, “How dare my boss treat me with suspicion? I already told him that I took......
The BVI Tourist Board said it is now accepting donations from visitors who wish to contribute to the territory’s schools, community projects and charities. The initiative dubbed ‘Pack for a Purpose’ also involves a number of local hotels. Through the programme, visitors may donate items such as school and artistic supplies, books, games and toys......
The final batch of students who are sitting the Primary Five Examination on Thursday and Friday of this week has been encouraged to stay calm and keep focused. “Primary Five students, as you go into your examinations this Thursday and Friday, ask God to bring to your memory all that you were taught,” urged Education......
While stating that it initially was not aware of the true gravity of its internet disruption partly because enough customers did not lodge complaints, LIME has attributed the technical issue to a system upgrade being undertaken. Some commercial and residential customers have been facing internet issues mainly since last week Friday, but the telecommunication provider......
I have been listening to some of the political analysts and pundits give their opinions on a third/fourth party and political reform and why it can or cannot work. And I gave it some thought and concluded some things. From my involvement in the last elections I learnt a great deal and one of them......
In 2012 when he was convicted by the Magistrate’s Court, he found himself working on a garbage truck for two months as part of the punishment for his crime. Today, Kenrick ‘KJ’ Headley Jr. has left his past behind and is creating waves on the local fashion scene through a locally owned company, T-shirt Genius,......