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Oops! Security breach or accident? Car plunged into HoA perimeter wall

Sometime yesterday, Thursday, January 18, 2024, a big hole was discovered in the perimeter wall around the House of Assembly (HoA) building, in Road Town, the capital city. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police are said to be investigating an incident that resulted in damages to the perimeter fence of the House of Assembly building. Photo: Team of Reporters
Police are said to be investigating an incident that resulted in damages to the perimeter fence of the House of Assembly building. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime yesterday, Thursday, January 18, 2024, a big hole was discovered in the perimeter wall around the House of Assembly (HoA) building, in Road Town, the capital city. The upstairs of the same building is used for the sitting of the High Court, mostly for criminal matters that are currently ongoing.

It is unclear the circumstances surrounding the mishap, but skid marks from an automobile were discovered close to the hole.

It is unclear if court proceedings were happening at the time of the incident. 

Police were called in to investigate and reportedly reviewed security cameras. 

The HoA of 15 members and staff will meet again on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, for the Continuation of the Sixth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly. 

This will be the first appearance for the new Clerk, Mrs Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley.

Our newsroom will bring details once the accident culprit is identified.

15 Responses to “Oops! Security breach or accident? Car plunged into HoA perimeter wall”

  • hmm (19/01/2024, 09:18) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Maybe Cindy thought it had house meeting
  • No Breach (19/01/2024, 09:19) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    They tried to avoid one of the many potholes...
  • Citizen (19/01/2024, 09:21) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    The members were in a meeting so that's why they missed the governor fairwell
  • Slip knot (19/01/2024, 09:22) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    The gate was open at the time . Stop trying sensationalise the thing.
  • amanda (19/01/2024, 09:25) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    I doubt very much someone would destroy their car deliberately, this must have been an accident. The person probably got scared and left the scene maybe with no insurance or registration. That is a thick wall with grating on top. No way would anyone take a chance to kill themself hitting that.
  • mi (19/01/2024, 09:31) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Stop it !!!!!!! the premair damn well known what he is doing . Respect............goes a long way .
  • jack (19/01/2024, 10:15) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    We need step up security fast fast
  • asking for a friend (19/01/2024, 12:24) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was it a hit job?
  • perhaps (19/01/2024, 13:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The wall was eroded from the inside and the wall fell on its own.
  • Well Well (19/01/2024, 13:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The beast-like mentality running wild in this place is a national security threat.
  • Impressed (19/01/2024, 18:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    It has already been repaired. That’s the fastest I’ve ever seen anything repaired in the BVI.
    • @ impressed (19/01/2024, 19:22) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      You mean it was not tendered? then according to hickinbottom that’s corruption yall
      • schupes (20/01/2024, 15:27) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
        Only contracts over a certain amount needs to be tendered. Know the rules before you make stupid comments. That repair probably cost 3000.00 or less
  • Local youth (19/01/2024, 20:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wish they would respond to addressing the pot wholes in road with the same efficiency n speed to repair like they did with repairing the roads


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