Philpott: What judge told couple who killed their children
BBC A judge has sentenced Mick Philpott to life for killing six of his children in a fire at his Derby house. He was convicted of manslaughter along with his wife, Mairead, and friend Paul Mosley, who were told they…
Cayman Islands News Briefs
Passenger on plane found with cocaine On Tuesday 26th March, during a routine check of passengers at Owen Roberts Airport, Grand Cayman, a man was found with a large amount of cocaine in his possession. The man was travelling from…
Homeless man in unprovoked attack arrested-police
BVI Platinum News The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a press release relating to the attack of a female this morning March 25 by a man who is often times seen wandering around Road Town. The incident,…
Double arsonist gets 4 years imprisonment
Justice Alex Henderson sentenced Sven Conner (32) to four years imprisonment after submitting guilty pleas for a double arson attack in 2011. Conner was convicted for two counts of arson and being reckless to life when he set fire to…
Cops perform ‘Skate-outs’
The week of Monday, 8 April 2013, GIS Spotlight goes skateboarding into action, rekindles interest in living green and revisits government’s after-school excitement. Keeping school-goers meaningfully engaged in healthy activities during the critical after-school hours is music to the ears…
Robbery in Prospect – one arrested and vehicle seized
On Saturday 6 April 2013 about 3:09 pm police responded to a report of robbery in the Prospect Area vicinity of Marina Drive and Shamrock Road. The complainant, a young man, reported being held up by someone who displayed an…
Pedal cyclist seriously injured in MVA
On Friday 5 April 2013 about 10:56 pm a pedal cyclist was injured along the West Bay Road* in the vicinity of Mandalay Condominiums. His condition is considered serious but stable. The cyclist was apparently riding home towards WB after…
BVI not responsible for leak of sensitive financial information – gov’t :UPDATE
From The Guardian (UK) and BVI News Online The government of the British Virgin Islands has responded to a newspaper article relating to the leak of sensitive financial information concerning individuals and businesses with alleged interests in the territory and…
Herbalife CEO compensation falls to $10.3 Million in 2012
By Duane D. Stanford Bloomberg News Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnson was paid compensation of $10.3 million in 2012, a drop from the previous year when his pay was inflated by the value of…
Cop assaults cop and cop arrested for offensive weapon
Two stories make headlines this weekend when we have had confirmation of two serious incidents relating to our own police force – the Royal Cayman islands Police Service (RCIPS). In the first story a RCIPS spokesperson said, “We can confirm…






