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UPDATE: Driver in car chase slapped with 7 charges
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The man behind the wheels of an unlicensed vehicle that engaged police in a chase in East End, Tortola, on May 9, 2020, has been slapped with seven (7) charges.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Aaliyah J. Erickson
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While most of today’s youths are obsessed with smartphone applications and social media platforms, 21-year-old Virgin Islander Aaliyah J. Erickson aka ‘The Model Aaliyah E’ has different passions and has big dreams to take the international modelling scene by storm while proudly flying the flag of the Territory.
Banco Popular closes VG branch 'until further notice'
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Less than 24 hours after a daring March 20, 2020 daylight robbery- where an undisclosed sum of cash was carted of by bandits at the Virgin Gorda branch of Banco Popular- the bank announced its decision to close the location "until further notice."
Norwegian Cruise allegedly pressure sales staff to lie about COVID-19
MIAMI, Florida, USA- With the Cruise industry facing 'rough seas' in the wake of the deadly Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading across the globe, the Miami New Times reports that Sales Managers at Norwegian Cruise Line–which sails to the Virgin Islands (VI)–have allegedly instructed employees to downplay the risks of the virus in order to sell tickets to potential customers.
Hon O'Neal to lie in state @ HoA from 10:30am today, Dec 9, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the December 11, 2019, state funeral of the late first Premier and Member Emeritus of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE, his body will lie in state at the House Chambers beginning today Monday, December 9, 2019, into Tuesday, December 10 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
'No carrot is allowed in local peas soup!'- Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ZBVI 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out locals for the inclusion of imported carrots into a 'Best BVI Peas Soup' contest as part of the recent Virgin Islands culture and heritage weekend.
'If these people are not working, they need to be deported'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As the conversation surrounding immigrants and employment in the Virgin Islands (VI) continues, the 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator and pastor, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline, is calling for the deportation of unemployed expatriates residing in the territory, as a matter of priority.
'There's a high use of drugs' in VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Without providing any solid statistics or research to back his claims, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has declared that drug use amongst men and youths in the Virgin Islands is now at a staggering high.
Men 'liming' on corners a possible 'social challenge' - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline is calling for more monitoring of population as it relates to the high number of males "liming" under trees and at corners in various parts of the territory.
Eroded section of Ridge Road 'an accident waiting to happen'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Described as a breathtaking alternative road linking the capital Road Town with East End, google maps warn users of steep winding and unsettling turns against scenic views of Tortola.