Author: Fuze Team

The 37-year-old Free Bottom man Royden Sebastian who has been charged with the murder of Purcell resident George “Shawala Burrows” has been remanded to the Prison. Sebastian made his appearance before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin today, with his lawyer David Penn. He was not required to enter a plea, as the matter will be dealt with […]

A tourism certification programme is now being offered at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and industry personnel are being encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.  Training will start next week, and the first 1000 persons can attend free of cost. During a ceremony last week, Junior Tourism Minister Sharie Decastro said when life […]

About four persons are now in custody in relation to the murders of Matthew “Shorty” Daly and George “Shawala” Burrows. The Police Information Office confirmed that three persons are in custody for the murder of Daly and one person for the murder of Burrows. Burrows was gunned down at his home in Purcell Estate on […]

“Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020, being observed this week. Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean said that in spite of the COVID-19 challenges, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service remains committed to residents in observing Fire Safety practices. McLean said that businesses, […]

Police are said to be investigating a burglary committed on the home of a businesswoman in Horse Path, Tortola.  Reports say that the businesswoman and some Venezuelan friends secured the home on the night of Friday, October 9, 2020. Upon their return around midnight, the businesswoman found her room ransacked.  She immediately checked her safety […]

The teaching fraternity has lost another teacher. This time Teacher Leticia Lennard of Virgin Gorda has died. She died on 7th October 2020. Education Minister Dr. Nathalio Wheatley said he is saddened to learn about the untimely passing of another teacher, who taught for 31 years. Ninth District Representative, Vincent Wheatley said that the Virgin […]

There are no Covid-19 cases in the territory. This latest announcement by Health Minister Carvin Malone. Minister Malone said that the final case that was detected has now recovered. He said that the total number of recoveries recorded now stands at 70 with no active cases and one death. Meanwhile the Health Minister said that […]

Several serious traffic-related offences and unlawful drug possession charges were laid by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during stop/searches within the last two months.  The Force reported the results of several operations conducted during the months of September and October. During the month of September, one male was charged with reckless driving and unlawful […]

A video competition has been launched to improve entrepreneurship among the youth in the territory. Junior Minister of Trade and Economic Development, Shereen Flax Charles said that the competition was launched just over a week ago, and she is hoping that many young people will take part and use the occasion to promote themselves in […]

Minister for Health and Social Development, Carvin Malone, has reported that the Territory continues to prepare to reopen borders as no new COVID-19 cases are detected.  Minister Malone further reported that most of the COVID-19 cases had recovered and one (1) active case remained.  The Health Minister said these low to no active cases are […]