News
Flags hoisted at Althea Scatliffe & Ebenezer Thomas Primary
ROAD TOWN,Tortola, VI – Flags were today, September 17, 2012 hoisted at the Althea Scatliffe and Ebenezer Thomas Primary schools in keeping with an initiative announced previously by Minister for Education and Culture, Hon. Myron V Walwyn. The Territorial song was also sung after the singing of the National Anthem.
Marine Power delivers!
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – True to its word, Marine Power Service Limited has now delivered on its promised donation to Ms Daniela St Marthe, part proceeds from their recently held boat races.
Tropical storm Nadine in the Atlantic, strengthening expected
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Disaster Management has been monitoring Tropical Storm Nadine located in the North East Atlantic.
Cannabis Plants Seized Following Tip-off
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Wednesday 12th September, at about 2pm, a joint operation between the RVIPF Task Force and the RVIPF CID Proactive unit seized 36 cannabis plants in various stages of maturity from the Hope Estate area; in addition, 200 seedlings and 10 plants about 2ft tall were seized from an area in Shepherd Hill.
Global financial crisis harms relationship between OCT & EU
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, V I- Noted with deep concern by the Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) of the European Union (EU), was the fact that the financial crisis has caused a considerable disruption to the economies and relationships of the EU and the OCTs.
Court dismisses charge of wounding against Parsons
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to a charge brought against Devin Parsons by the Crown, he appeared at the Magistrate’s Court today September 12, 2012 where Magistrate Stephens dismissed the charge against him, as a result of a mercy plea from the Virtual Complainant.
Slaves & Dinosaurs Part 2.
By Alred Frett
Last week I suggested you researched some issues instead of just believing what ‘mouths’ may say but all indications are that you would rather sit and wait on me for information. While this may sound good to some it is actually contrary to the mission because I do not have all the answers and my own desire is to learn from others as much or more than they learn from me.
Absenteeism hinders performance at fishing Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As recorded by Management of the BVI Fishing Complex, absenteeism and tardiness are affecting the overall performance of their staff and their duties, and indicated that it is Management’s job to find the problem of the matter and offer a solution.
VI mauled by Montserrat!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Montserrat snapped a 17-year winless drought, defeating the BVI 7-0 to take third place in Group 3 of the Caribbean Cup 1st Round on Sunday, September 10, 2012.
REPORT: Human smuggling, drug trafficking continue to plague Customs Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Customs Department has reported a continuing pattern of importations of synthetic drugs, marijuana and cocaine in the territory to meet local demand.