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Man allegedly threatened to have gunmen kill child mother!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Twenty year-old Michael Butler, who punched, choked and notified the mother of his three year-old child that three gun men were at her home to kill her, was granted $35,000 bail with one signed surety when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, April 23, 2012.
UPDATE - New fiscal protocols mean VI don't have to send budget to UK!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – "In these protocols, one will not find a requirement to send our budget to the United Kingdom (UK) for approval, nor will one find the heavy intrusive heavy hand of a concerned big brother, but instead will find a commitment by the Virgin Islands to manage itself responsibly, and a United Kingdom Government, who now recognizes that the people of this Territory can and will, if given the opportunity, take care of themselves responsibly," announced the Territory's Premier
CORRECTION/UPDATE – Obeah is illegal under Criminal Code in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The practise of Obeah is well known and is practised all around the Caribbean, with the Virgin Islands (VI) being no exception. Virgin Islanders have for years claimed to have seen evidence and heard reports of the practise, which some describes as a satanic ritual.
Exclusive: Nevis Gov't offers energy advice to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands currently exploring options to incorporate alternative sources of energy to help reduce its dependency on oil, one island in the Caribbean which is already seeing savings up to 15 percent from using alternative energy would be willing to assist the VI in its quest to develop such a project.
Sheep drop dead on Joe’s Hill, poisoning suspected
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dead sheep on Joe’s Hill caught the attention of passersby including tourists who were sightseeing, after five from a large flock seem to have mysteriously “drop dead” after frothing at the mouth yesterday afternoon April 22, 2012.
Technical Drawing teacher sent to prison for 12 months!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A 42 year-old Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) teacher will spend the next 12 months in prison for the alleged indecent assault of a 13 year-old female student.
Umoja show caller commends Government, says more in store for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the popular local radio talk show Umoja, a female caller commended the newly elected Government officials and assures the public that more is in store for the Virgin Islands.
Green house project to be audited, says PS Smith-Berkeley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry for Natural Resources and Labour (MN&RL) has requested the Internal Audit Department to do an audit of the Greenhouse project before a decision is made on the next step forward.
UPDATE – The late Elvin Stoutt was a champion for “National Pride” [Photoslide Included]
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI – Hundreds of persons gathered this morning, April 21, 2012, to bid farewell to a son of the soil, who has been credited as a strong champion for the idea of “national pride” and passionate about the development of the Virgin Islands throughout his life.
OC wins millions from Gov't, feels vindicated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The longstanding legal battle between Ocean Conversion (OC) BVI Limited and the Government of the Virgin Islands over the ownership of the Baugher's Bay Desalination Plant and monies owed to OC, saw the company emerging victorious on all but one issue with OC’s President Glenn Harrigan feeling vindicated when the judgment was handed down in the Appellant Court on April 18, 2012.
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