HOA members vote themselves $30K raise
House of Assembly members quietly raised their salaries by about $30,000 earlier this year, even while other regional governments anticipating shrinking revenues began scaling back top-level pay.
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Penn trial delayed until Monday
Eleventh hour submissions, fresh challenges and an application for the presiding judge to recuse herself prompted lawyers to delay the trial of Cecil Penn, due to begin early this week, until Monday.
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High schools graduate 93%
Passing their graduation requirements with flying colours, the vast majority of fifth formers in the territory have taken a monumental step toward adulthood by earning their high school diplomas.
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BVIEC mum on outages
Unexplained power outages last week plagued some Road Town businesses and homes for large portions of working hours, causing hardships for many.
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2ND H1N1 case hits VI
Officials last week confirmed a second case of H1N1, or swine flu, verifying that the first global flu epidemic in 41 years has struck the territory for a second time.
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Traffic light testing starts
In a measure that may catch some drivers off guard, the newly erected traffic lights in Road Town are being tested periodically this week before they go into full use.
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Queen honours ‘Foxy’
Last week, the Queen presented Jost Van Dyke businessman and preservationist Philicianno “Foxy” Callwood with a medal honouring him as a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
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Largs Bay visits VI
The massive Royal Navy vessel stationed in Road Harbour may look mean, but its noble mission is to protect and serve the people of the Virgin Islands.
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VG gazebo halted
Works on a new gazebo on Virgin Gorda have been suspended in light of recent community feedback about the project, Communications Director Sandra Ward said Tuesday.
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