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Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock is said to be hospitalised at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith hospital after feeling unwell. The announcement was made by Premier Andrew Fahie during a sitting of the House of Assembly on Monday, July 20th. Reports say Speaker Willock was suffering from stomach pains and was admitted […]
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver of a hit and run accident recently. Police say that on Tuesday, June 30, at about 11:00PM, a pedestrian was walking along the East End Public Road, in the vicinity of 5 Girls General Store, when he was struck by a white car. As a […]
Two Vincentian men, Deverson Williams and St Elmore Garraway, have been charged after they allegedly played a role in preventing police from apprehending longtime fugitive Nyron Erickson last Sunday, July 12, 2020. Williams, 37, a resident of Belle Vue, was charged with ‘Obstructing a police officer’. He pleaded guilty. Garraway, 42, a resident of Georges […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has reported that the Virgin Islands remain on the white-lists of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU). In a broadcast on the Financial Services Industry, the Premier said these accolades underscore the BVI’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the global […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has renewed appeals to the public to bear with the Government as they develop and implement the measures to further stabilise their social and economic situation and to put the foundation in place for their future. While saying he would not dwell on what the previous administration did […]
Local Author Verna Penn Moll launched her book, “Lead me to the Rock” last Sunday during the worship service conducted by the Rev. Joyce Rohan, at the East End Methodist Church. It was launched just in time for Caribbean Literature Day, this past Sunday. Penn Moll says that the book takes them on an intimate […]
Government has announced new requirements for the renewal of work permits. That announcement from Labour and Immigration Minister, Vincent Wheatley, who said that the policy changes have been implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused multiple lay-offs locally. Work permit holders who have been terminated and would like to seek alternative employment can apply […]
Transportation Minister Kye Rymer has announced since the implementation of the second restriction (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on 26th June 2020 the Department of Motor Vehicles has seen an increase in persons becoming regularised. According to Honourable Rymer, thirty-three people visited the department, and of that thirty-three, seven persons obtained new scooter/motorcycle licenses, eight persons […]
Considering the recent US decision to modify temporary exemptions for non immigrant students taking online courses during the Fall 2020 semester, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) says it is working to develop and offer the support and services necessary to accommodate BVI students who may be affected. On Monday 6 July, the Students […]
An Arrest Warrant has been re-issued for 27 year old Nyron Erickson who resides in West End. The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Erickson. On Friday 24 January at about 3:30PM, the RVIPF Armed Response Unit seized a semi-automatic rifle and several ammunitions on the eastern end of the island. It said […]