Frustration among jurors has surfaced during the ongoing trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie. The concerns were made apparent on Monday during court proceedings, with jurors expressing discontent over the prolonged duration of the trial. One juror took the initiative to pen a note to Justice Kathleen Williams, conveying her frustration and that of her … Continued
On 1st February 2024, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICoC) co-hosted an exclusive event, the Visit BVI Advertisers Cocktails, at the picturesque venue of Prime Restaurant’s LVL3 lounge in Road Town, Tortola to officially launch the 2024 edition and thank the businesses for their support. The event, co-hosted with the magazine publisher, North South Net … Continued
Local author, Rick S. S. Grant, has achieved a unique and remarkable accomplishment. His four books previously published by Little Bell Caribbean, one of the premier publishers of Caribbean children’s books, have been translated and released in new Spanish and Haitian Creole versions. This culturally enriching endeavor conceived and led from beginning to end by … Continued
On Sunday February 4th at the highly anticipated 66th Grammy Awards. Two Virgin Islanders took home Grammy Awards. They are US Virgin Islander Theron Thomas and BV Islander Donelle Smith. Theron Thomas, won 2024 Songwriter of the Year (Non-Classical). Theron has several massive hits under his belt this year, including “Pretty Girls Walk”, the viral … Continued
The reliability of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) confidential source, Roberto Quintero, came under intense scrutiny during the trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie. Probing questions were posed to DEA Special Agent Brian Witek during a cross-examination from Fahie’s attorney, Theresa Van Vliet, regarding an affidavit presented to a judge in support of arrest warrants … Continued
The identity of the woman previously referred to as “R.S.” or “Roxane” was confirmed by United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Brian Witek during the ongoing trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie. The individual in question is revealed to be Roxane Sylvester, the former deputy chairwoman of the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority … Continued
The trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie continues and a recent testimony by a key witness has unveiled the United Kingdom’s knowledge of the operation which led to Fahie’s arrest in April 2022. According to reports from the ongoing trial, a cross-examination on day four of proceedings revealed that the United Kingdom was aware of … Continued
The unique Virgin Gorda Easter Festival Celebration will kick off the annual celebration when a bevy of beautiful and talented teens vie for the title of Miss Teen Virgin Gorda Easter Festival on Saturday, 2nd March 2024. The Virgin Gorda Easter Festival, now in its 57th year, is an annual event that culminates over the … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has voiced his support for rehabilitation initiatives at His Majesty’s Prison. Honourable Wheatley during a visit to the prison on February 1, along with Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and Territorial-at-Large Representative Honourable Stacey Mather emphasised the role of rehabilitation and successful reintegration … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean unveiled its rebranded regional bank, CIBC Caribbean on January 30, promising it is not just a “cosmetic change but a strategic move to position ourselves as a modern, forward-thinking institution.” Speaking during the evening ceremony at the bank’s Barbados-based head office, Chief Executive Officer Mark St. Hill said the decision to rebrand “reflects … Continued
