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$20K bail for man who breached protection order
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man has been granted bail in the sum of $20,000 after he allegedly breached a protection order.
Entire $250K budget not being spent on non-stop concert– Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatly (R7) said with the upcoming free ‘non-stop’ concert set to boost tourism arrival numbers in the [British] Virgin Islands 9VI), the entire earmarked budget of $250,000 provided to the BVI Tourism Board (BVITB) will not be spent on the music festival alone.
‘We must pray for a cessation of drug-related activities’- Sandra Phillip-Hodge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We have seen where getting involved with hard drugs, which are illegal, has brought not only shame and disgrace on those who got caught up in it, but it is believed to be the leading cause of gun violence and death among the people, particularly young males. We must pray for a cessation of drug-related activities and the negative consequences associated with it.”
Tropical Storm Bret grows stronger, slows down
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Tropical Storm Bret grew stronger and slowed down overnight, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center today, June 21, 2023.
Grenada: Police investigating man's death at BBC Beach
LOOP NEWS
The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) says it is investigating the death of Josiah ‘Jonty’ Robinson whose body was found on a beach.
UK sent hundreds with chronic & mental illness back to Caribbean
BBC NEWS
Hundreds of long-term sick and mentally ill people from the Windrush generation were sent back to the Caribbean in what has been described as a "historic injustice", the BBC has found.
Ukraine war: Push to rebuild economy starts with UK's $3bn loan guarantee
BBC
KYIV, Ukraine - Ukraine's economy will need external help for many years to come, a senior World Bank official has told the BBC.
Guyana Gov't Minister arrested for alleged rape of schoolgirl
NEWSROOM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The Guyana Police Force on Monday night confirmed the arrest of Nigel Dharamlall, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development in connection with an allegation of rape.
UNICEF against mandatory 20-year imprisonment for children who murder
JAMAICAN GLEANER
KINGSTON, Jamaica - UNICEF is calling for the Government to reconsider proposed changes to the Child Care and Protection Act which could see children convicted for murder serving a mandatory sentence of 20 years in prison before being eligible for parole.
Department of Motor Vehicles to open @ midday on Wednesday, June 21
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Tortola location, will open at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
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