Wednesday, September 30 – Four persons have been charged after search warrants were executed at several properties in the Anderson Hill area on Sunday morning. Hector Gonzalez, 26; Pineda Moises Gonzalez, 27; Franklin Ramirez Garcia, 26 and Jessica Faronas Farinas, 32, all Venezuelan Nationals, residing at Anderson Estate, have been jointly charged for Possession of … Continued
In a shocking turn of events regarding the BVI’s border security, the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Andrew Fahie, within his speech to the House of Assembly last night, revealed that it was the BVI Government who requested the UK’s help to patrol the borders, dismissing the Governor’s recently publicized stance on the matter. … Continued
(GIS) – Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has reported a significant drop in active cases of COVID-19 with 66 recoveries now confirmed. Minister Malone further reported that as of September 28, of the 71 total positive COVID-19 cases recorded, the active cases now stand at 4 and one death. The total … Continued
Yesterday Monday September 28th, 2020 members of the Rotary Club Sunrise Road Town, made donations to the ASPS Pantry as well as the Family Support Network. The Pantry items were specifically targeted to breakfast items to ensure students started the day with a healthy breakfast, which will be collected by parents of students in need. … Continued
In a detailed and heated letter to Baroness Sugg, Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon. Andrew A Fahie penned his frustration on the recent decision by Governor of the Virgin Islands Augustus J U Jaspert to have UK Military come to the British Virgin Islands to assist in Boarder protection despite the Fahie Led Government … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Residents of the USVI, including many of the political class, throughout Sunday and Monday sent condolences and shared memories about Wayne “Facts Man” Adams, who died over the weekend. “I have learned so much from Wayne “Facts Man” Adams over the years. Today, I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. Wayne … Continued
Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking your assistance in identifying the perpetrator/s responsible for the murders of 23 year old Melissa Spence,native of Trinidad; Kendoy Penn of Old Plantation; 46 year old Julio Pineda Ceasor of Greenland; and Nyron Olliverre, native of Trinidad. The details are that: 1. On the 21st of September 2004, around 11:00am a construction … Continued
The UK Navy ship whose initial offer to strengthen the integrity of our borders was declined by the BVI Government, is now on its way back to the territory. This was confirmed by a press letter released by His Excellency, Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert that stated “to tackle the immediate threats to our border security, … Continued
GIS – The Virgin Islands will be swearing-in its second local Attorney General (AG) at a Special Sitting of the House of Assembly on October 1. Ms. Dawn J. Smith will be sworn in as Attorney General at the sitting accommodated by Speaker of the House of Assembly, Honourable Julian Willock. Honourable Willock in a … Continued
GIS – The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for $100,000 with ACS Construction for work on Phase II of the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena in Virgin Gorda. Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said that with support from the … Continued
