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Virgin Gorda Is ‘Abuzz’ With Megayachts Off North Sound Near Bitter End, British Virgin Islands

SPANISH TOWN -- The North Sound of Virgin Gorda (just off Bitter End) has been all ‘abuzz this week with an armada of megayacht toys in support of the M/Y…

John McCarthy March 15, 2019

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Brice Todman Gets A Half Year In Prison For Bringing Four Illegals To St. John

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A St. John man was given a half year in prison today by a federal judge for admitting to bringing four illegal migrants into the territory. Brice…

John McCarthy February 13, 2019

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Virgin Islands and 11 Other Caribbean Countries Felt 3.4 Magnitude Earthquake On Sunday Morning

ROAD TOWN, Tortola – The U.S. Virgin Islands and at least 11 other Caribbean countries were were unsettled by a magnitude 3.4 earthquake early on Sunday. The United States Geological…

John McCarthy January 14, 2019

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BVI’s Skeleton Crew Coroner Won’t Release Body of Dead Doctor Until After Holidays

ROAD TOWN, Tortola – A Florida family dealing with the sudden loss of their father has hit a wall trying to bring his body home for burial over the holidays.…

John McCarthy December 30, 2018

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Royal Virgin Islands Police Investigating Death of Florida Doctor At Sea

ROAD TOWN, Tortola -- The death of a Florida cardiologist in the British Virgin Islands is being investigated by police in this territory. The body of Dr. Joseph Horgan was…

John McCarthy December 27, 2018

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R City Benefit Concert For Hurricane Recovery In Caribbean To Be Held In LA

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- Islands Elevated will be hosting a benefit concert to support the long-term recovery of the Caribbean. The event will take place in Los Angeles on February 8th,…

John McCarthy December 23, 2018

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VITEMA: No Tsunami Threat From 4.2 Earthquake Near Puerto Rico This Morning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) said there was "no tsunami threat" from a 4.2 magnitude earthquake that struck west of Puerto Rico this morning.…

John McCarthy December 22, 2018

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BVI Man Arrested For Bringing Four Haitian Nationals Into Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A British Virgin Islands native was charged today with trying to smuggle four Haitian nationals into the territory. Ernest Williams, 25, of Road Town, Tortola, was arrested…

John McCarthy December 19, 2018

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Should Local Businesses Place a Higher Emphasis on Attracting Tourists?

Many small businesses depend on a loyal customer base. These are customers that come back time and time again to support the company by partaking in their services. However, finding…

John McCarthy December 14, 2018

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BVI Man Accused of Strangling, Punching, Slapping and Biting St. Thomas Woman At Beach

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- A St. Thomas woman told police that a BVI man strangled, slapped, punched and bit her at the beach on Thursday. Isaiah R. Frett, 34, of Road…

John McCarthy December 7, 2018