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Two doctors to testify in ESHS teacher’s indecent assault case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two doctors will be called to testify on Friday January 27, 2012 on behalf of Gary Lester Evans, an Elmore Stoutt High School teacher who was found guilty of fingering a student, regarding some “peculiar” illness he has.
Shaina M. Smith inks $84,000 contract with Government
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After telling the people of the Virgin Islands that the now opposition Virgin Islands Party of Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, left the country broke and in a 51 million dollars deficit, the Orlando Smith Administration has found another $84,000.00 for a consultancy contract for Ms. Shaina M. Smith of Smith & Associates, her new consultancy firm she started in April of last year, where she is Managing Director and CEO.
Cabinet approved Bishop Cline to chair BVIHSA Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information reaching this news site from its team of reporters around the Virgin Islands and its well placed sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has confirmed that controversial religious and social activist Bishop John I. Cline has been approved by the Orlando Smith Cabinet at a meeting held on Thursday January 19, 2012 to become the new Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Board.
Maxwell Smith put country above self - Premier [Photoslide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- “Putting country above self was also evident as a political candidate, I saw him as one who loved and appreciated the development of the Sea Cows Bay community and these islands, as a whole,” were some of the words of tribute by Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith to the late Maxwell Smith, who was laid to rest following a heavily attended funeral today January 21, 2012.
Jevaughn Charles laid to rest [Photoslide Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – His parents were inconsolable this morning Saturday January 21, 2012 at Jevaughn Emmanuel Charles’ funeral as hundreds turned out to bid him farewell during a service held at the New Testament Church of God, Baughers Bay.
Appeal Court reserves judgement in Shonovia Thomas’ appeal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following lengthy submissions by both the Crown and defense in the Shonovia Thomas’ case, the Court of Appeal late yesterday afternoon January 20, 2012 reserved their judgement in the case as the sitting had also wrapped up last evening.
Ricky Callwood freed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ricky Callwood five year rape conviction and sentencing were quashed in the Court of Appeal on Friday morning, January 20, 2012.
Political affiliation plays no role in job appointments- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Labour Dr. Kedrick Pickering says Government has not been appointing anyone based on political affiliations and vows to fight against any such attempts.
Hon. Vanterpool wants a 'permanent' Permanent Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The new Communications and Works Minister, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, needs a Permanent Secretary (PS) who is serving permanent in his Ministry.
Pussers Manager granted $20K bail for choking wife
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Married for only 18 days, a husband allegedly straddled and choked his wife late December after she called and asked his friends to not let him stay out too late.
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