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Virgin Islands Property Owners Reminded of Upcoming 2024 Tax Deadline
The Inland Revenue Department of the Virgin Islands is reminding property owners that the 2024 Property Tax is due between September 1 and November 30. This notice comes as the department prepares to enforce the Property Tax Ordinance, Cap 207 (as amended), ensuring that all property owners comply with their tax obligations for the year.
The official Property Tax list, which details proprietors’ names, property descriptions and amounts due, has been made publicly accessible across the Territory. Residents can review the list at various public buildings, including the Inland Revenue Department offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, as well as District Offices on Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. For added convenience, the list is also available online at the government’s official website.
Property owners who disagree with the tax assessments on their properties have an opportunity to challenge these assessments. On Monday, September 2, at 10 a.m., owners from Tortola, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and other locations within the BVI can present their objections to the Magistrate at the Magistrate’s Court, located in the old CTL building in Pasea. Property owners on Virgin Gorda can raise their concerns on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Magistrate’s Court in the Valley, Virgin Gorda.
The Inland Revenue Department strongly encourages property owners to settle their 2024 Property Tax promptly to avoid incurring interest charges, which are set at twenty percent. Additionally, property owners with outstanding taxes are advised to either pay their dues or arrange a payment plan with the department. It is also important to note that legal transactions related to “Stamp Duty” will not be processed unless all taxes associated with the property are paid in full.
For further information or assistance, property owners can contact the Inland Revenue Department at (284) 468-2155.
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Four Men Cleared of Murder Charges in 2020 Killing of Matthew Daly
Four men accused of the 2020 murder of Matthew Daly were acquitted today after Justice Rajiv Persad upheld a No Case submission presented by their defense attorneys. Edward Crooke, Dajshon Benjamin, Micah Ormond, and K’Vawn Choucoutou had been on trial for five weeks for Daly’s killing on September 10, 2020. The trial, which began on September 16, 2024, concluded with the judge directing the jury to return Not Guilty verdicts for all defendants.
Crooke, Ormond, and Choucoutou left the High Court as free men, with no other legal matters pending. However, Benjamin remained in custody due to a separate guilty plea in a case before the Magistrate’s Court, as confirmed by his attorney, Michael Maduro.
The defense team included Attorney-at-Law Stephen Daniels for Crooke, Valston Graham for Choucoutou, and Valarie Stevens-Gordon for Ormond. The jury, consisting of seven women and two men, heard testimony throughout the trial before being instructed by Justice Persad to clear the defendants of the charges.
Before dismissing the men, Justice Persad urged them to contribute positively to society and avoid returning to the courts. “Make this a turning point,” he advised as they were formally released.
However, after the verdict, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force attempted to serve notices of appeal to the men outside the courthouse. This action was met with strong opposition from the defense attorneys, who argued that the notices were prepared before the judge’s decision was announced. The lawyers advised their clients not to accept the appeal documents, which the men complied with.
Despite the officers’ claims that the documents were timestamped after the judge’s ruling, the defense refused to acknowledge the service, leading to a tense standoff in the courthouse yard.
The case remains in legal limbo as both sides weigh their next steps.
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Quick Action by Firefighters Prevents Major Loss at Tortola Auto Group
A swift response by the Fire and Rescue Services averted what could have been a significant disaster for Tortola Auto Group (TAG) after a fire broke out at one of their storage sites. The blaze, which occurred at the Duff Bottom location behind the Island Department Store, threatened a large number of vehicles but was brought under control before causing widespread damage.
According to reports, the fire started in an area where numerous cars were stored. However, the quick actions of the firefighters, along with TAG staff members, prevented the flames from spreading to the majority of vehicles. Workers were able to relocate most of the cars to safety before the fire could escalate.
A source close to the company stated: “We were able to move most of the cars, thankfully. Yes, we lost a few to the fire, but the vast majority are safe and undamaged.”
While some losses were reported, the combined efforts of the Fire and Rescue Services and TAG’s team ensured that the potential for major damage was minimised. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed, and further details are expected as investigations continue.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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