Suspended sentence and dismissal in siblings ammo case
Ronni David, the man accused with his sister Sadie David of illegally having a quantity of ammunition and empty gun slots has been fined $500 and granted a suspended 6 months sentence for two years by Senior Magistrate, Valerie Stephens on Wednesday February 22. ... Full story
Jury finds Matthew Not Guilty of Robbery
A nine member jury on this afternoon, Wednesday February 22 unanimously found Deshaun Matthew not guilty of robbing and beating a visitor from St. John. ... Full story
Faulkner Resigns from SSB... Manages his own Business
He is no longer the Investment Manager of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB), but Clarence Faulkner thinks that the services offered there are excellent. ... Full story
“We have to Protect our Indigenous People” – Dr. Pickering
Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Natural Resources, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering has admitted that the current Labour Code is not a perfect piece of legislation, and as such, he is accepting suggestions from the public on how to make it better. ... Full story
Kamau Georges: Fired up!
The energy and enthusiasm that is Kamau Georges is not easily escaped, should you attempt to evade it. ... Full story
More delays mar decision in Bentley Roach’s Case
Magistrate Tamia Richards has once again postponed her decision in the case involving Elmore Stoutt High School teacher, Bentley Roach. Roach is accused of indecently assaulting a 13 – year – old student. ... Full story
‘First of its Kind’ Pension Plan Launched
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) officially launched a multi-employer pension plan which facilitates businesses and meets the retirement benefits under the new Labour Code. ... Full story
Trial for ‘DJ Commodore’ Pushed Back
Ian Thomas, popularly known as ‘DJ Commodore’ has had his trial traversed to the next sitting of the criminal assizes, slated to commence on May 8. ... Full story
Personality of the Week - Ngovou Gyang
Twenty-four-year old Ngovou Gyang is as vivacious and pretty as they come. ... Full story
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Conditions for Road Town, VI at 9:00 am LST
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 81 F
Forecast:
Wed - Partly Cloudy. High: 82 Low: 71
Thu - AM Showers. High: 82 Low: 71
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