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Gov't official’s vehicle involved in accident; reporter threatened

- Well known contractor snatches phone from VINO reporter
The two vehicles involved in the accident at Fat Hog's Bay last evening May 20, 2016. Photo: VINO
FAT HOG'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Two vehicles collided along the main road in Fat Hog's Bay, East End last evening May 20, 2016 around 8:30 pm causing traffic woes as they remained in the middle of the road for a considerable length of time.

When this news site arrived on the scene, there were no Police Officers directing traffic or no attempt being made to place marks on the road and remove the two vehicles.

This news site, in the execution of its duties to report the news, attempted to glean more information with regards to how the accident occurred when one of the persons involved in the accident demanded that we cease taking photographs of the accident scene.

Undeterred by this threat, the reporter continued to carry out his duties when he was approached by the person.

The businessman, known to be the owner of a construction and heavy equipment company, then snatched the device being used to take photographs from the hands of the reporter, making the remark “You in East End now. I gon take this phone.”

Another person who was on the scene also spoke disapprovingly of this news site's reporter taking photographs, saying neither did he want his vehicle photographed nor see any articles about his vehicle in the accident.

This person was identified as a senior government official in the Office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands.

26 Responses to “Gov't official’s vehicle involved in accident; reporter threatened”

  • wize up (21/05/2016, 08:54) Like (28) Dislike (9) Reply
    ladies and gentlemen; welcome to NDP Country: what are these NDP affiliates trying to hide from the people of the territory: the one chap stands in House of Assembly and rebukes the press trying everything to take away press freedom......
  • Range (21/05/2016, 08:55) Like (34) Dislike (7) Reply
    I thought that the GV plates vechiel must be park up at the admin building at night stop waste in the people tax money on free gas good for you follow the rules
    • Schups (21/05/2016, 11:24) Like (27) Dislike (1) Reply

      Where did it say a govt vehicle was involved? REAAAAD MAN...f&%$# it.

  • just asking (21/05/2016, 09:17) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Was this senior government official on official government business at 8:30 pm?
  • Well meh boy (21/05/2016, 10:35) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    ayo fraid ah de devil son them so?
  • Stupes (21/05/2016, 10:42) Like (19) Dislike (3) Reply
    Stupes. How is this news?
  • 123 (21/05/2016, 10:48) Like (19) Dislike (10) Reply
    seems like the power gone to Brodrick head
  • Well (21/05/2016, 14:31) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    He did not want any pictures because he was doing something under the cover of darkness.You ignorant idiots canot block the press from taking pictures. Just who do you people think you are. Only in Tortola you idiots can get away with the S#%t.
    • Believe that (21/05/2016, 17:21) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
      See what happens when you are doing things in the dark that you are not suppose to be doing in Government vehicles? The driver acted like Suge Knight the Thug. Quote: you in East End now. So what is that suppose to mean Idiot!!! Don't let the cheddar go to your head fool!!!. You are not suppose to interfair with the press fool. Yes, you are a damn fool.
      • Schupse (21/05/2016, 18:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Believe that The word is interfere fool. And that is not a government vehicle.
  • B Savage (21/05/2016, 14:58) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply

    These dudes you give them a lil money and power and they think their sh.t do not stink that p.nn bouy mixed with the c.ab

    • The REAL B Savage (23/05/2016, 08:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I'm flattered but get your own moniker .....then again I may have said something like that.
  • ha (21/05/2016, 17:25) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Senior Government Official. More like Senior Government idiot.
    • True (21/05/2016, 18:22) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      He think with his title, he is above the law. He is running around here like he is head huncho in charge. What are you hiding buddy? You might have the title as Senior Government Offical but, you are nobody. Saw you on the way up and see you on the way down. Marinate on that!!!!.
  • musa (21/05/2016, 17:53) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    u guys can say what u want mr penn have a life to live let he enjoy his night life`
  • watching (21/05/2016, 18:22) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sounds like he needs to go to jail. Taking your phone ...
  • Lance (21/05/2016, 20:24) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ignorant pure shit PS.
  • Sweet (21/05/2016, 21:05) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Heheheeee, look joke, mannnn the alco got the best of meeee.
  • Liat 521 (22/05/2016, 11:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    . People are people..
  • Potholes (22/05/2016, 12:13) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    FIX THE DAMMM POTHOLES
  • -------------------------- (23/05/2016, 00:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't make this about politics......It is about that old fool call brodick and D ,who threw themself under the bus with this behaviour
  • Really (23/05/2016, 01:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Is this news? Did anyone died or got injured? Are they ok? Secondly I can clearly see that Penn is not driving a GV plated vehicle. Lastly, what does his profession or title have to do with him getting in an accident?


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