News
Calming device just needed to be completed – Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The calming device at Beef Island, which is expected to be removed, "just needs to be completed by placing proper road markings, signs, and the Traffic Lanes around it reconstructed for proper maneuverability", stated former Communications and Works Minister Hon. Julian Fraser RA.
UPDATE - Neil Dabreo granted bail, had threatened to commit suicide
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Neil Dabreo, who is charged with gun and ammo possession, was granted bail in the sum of $30,000 signed surety when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, March 13, 2012.
Tough decisions will have to be made – Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI – “We are in a situation where our own people are using work permits to skirt the law...and tough decisions will have to be made soon,” revealed Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr. Kedrick Pickering to Anegada residents at a labour meeting on March 5, 2012 at the Emile Dunlop Community Centre.
It pays to lose an election in the VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - First time legislators who were unable to retain their seats following the November 2011 General Elections might not necessarily be sulking over their defeat as one thing is certain - a year’s compassionate allowance, which is commensurate to a year's salary.
1st District group gives back!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A non-governmental group in the first district is upholding its mission to give back to the community.
UPDATE- Bob Hodge, Beazar, Skelton, Harrigan & Valdez facing extradition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - This morning March 13, 2012 Senior Magistrate, Valerie Stephens has found sufficient evidence for five alleged drug traffickers to stand trial in the United States for conspiracy to import cocaine to the mainland.
New MC&W rule: Contractors must hire apprentices!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Communications and Works Ministry will make it mandatory for contractors hired to execute large scale projects, to employ young men as apprentices, stated Hon. Mark Vanterpool, the subject Minister, at a sewerage contract signing on March 8, 2012 at the Administrative Complex.
Labour Minister: A work permit is not automatic!
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – One of the misguided notions of many is that when they apply for work permits they will automatically be issued one, announced Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering at the last leg of Labour meetings that concluded on Anegada on Monday, March 5, 2012.
American tourist dies off JVD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 35 year-old female American tourist Elissa Bradley reportedly drowned this afternoon, Friday March 9, 2012 off the eastern side of Jost Van Dyke, confirmed head of the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) Phil Aspinall.
Virgin Islands News Online stands by its hospital story!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online, the number 1 news site in the Territory known for being fair, none partisan, balanced and accurate, posted a story on March 7, 2012, entitled ‘Sick baby reportedly ignored by doctor at Peebles Hospital’.