Five years vs. Six years
It has come to our understanding that the Government, particularly the Ministry of Education, is currently contemplating whether to increase the number of years one spends at high school by one from the regular five year period. ... Full story
More Cells needed to accommodate prisoners amid rising crime
Overcrowding at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) and the need for additional space given the rising crime rate was again thrust into the forefront when Superintendent of Prisons Richard Holder reported to the Standing Finance Committee earlier this year. ... Full story
Convicted Wife Beater faces Rape Charges
Antiguan national, Samuel James, who is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for stabbing his wife, is now slapped with two counts of alleged rape. ... Full story
Kenville Pope pleads Guilty to Buggery of Minor
Thirty – four year old Kenville Pope on Tuesday May 8 pleaded guilty to the offense of buggery, which he committed on a female minor under the age of 13 years. ... Full story
Meade, George admit to Road Town Police Station Break -in
Courtney Meade and Ramon George on Tuesday May 8 appeared before High Court Judge, Justice Albert Redhead and pleaded guilty to breaking into the Road Town Police Station, while Gerald Huggins pleaded not guilty. ... Full story
Construction done right with Krauss-Manning
Covering a wide range of developmental and project management needs, Krauss-Manning Construction Management and Development Company has cornered the market in providing world-class structures in not only the British Virgin Islands, but other parts of the Caribbean as well. ... Full story
Man admits to assault, denies threatening victim
Dimitri Maduro, 22, of Cane Garden Bay, on Friday, May 4, pleaded guilty to assaulting and damaging a pair of sunglasses belonging to another man last month. ... Full story
HLSCC students display Web Designing Skills
Computer Science students at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) today Thursday, May 3, showcased their web designing skills at the third annual Computer Science Fair held at the Learning Centre at the Paraquita Bay campus. ... Full story
It is Important for Midwives to be Trained – Premier
Premier, Dr. the Honourable Orlando Smith has noted that it is important in today’s world for midwives to be adequately trained. ... Full story
Ten overseas witnesses for trial against “Crash Dummy”
Principal Crown Counsel Tiffany Scatliffe has disclosed that the trial against Roland Allen, popularly known as “Crash Dummy”, will see a total of 12 witnesses, 10 of which reside outside the Territory. ... Full story
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Conditions for Road Town, VI at 12:54 am LST
Current Conditions:
Mostly Cloudy, 78 F
Forecast:
Thu - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
Fri - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
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