The Speech from the Throne outlining Government’s Legislative Agenda will be delivered by Governor Augustus Jaspert during the First Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HOA) today, November 5. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie, “The Speech from the Throne is prepared within the Premier’s Office in […]
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Officers of the Major Crime Team have charged one man with keeping an illegal firearm after a search warrant executed on Wednesday, October 14th on a home in Greenland uncovered the loaded handgun. Dajshon Benjamin, 24, of Greenland is expected to appear in court to face the charge. Police say others will likely be also […]
Faced with mounting concerns from residents and motorists about the challenges on the roadways, Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer has pledged to do all he can with available funding to urgently and swiftly address these problems. Minister Rymer gave that reassurance during the contract signings on Wednesday, October 15th, for the Little Dix […]
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 […]