With the territory heavily focused on renewable energy to combat the climbing oil, gas, and electricity prices, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently said there have been some roadblocks over the completion of the Anegada Microgrid Project. The project, done through […]
Archive for August, 2022
RVPF’s increased oversight of ports improves security
Governor John Rankin said he believes the arrangements established by his office to give the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) greater oversight of the territory’s ports will improve security and help to ensure the law is properly applied. The […]
Gov’t in ongoing talks about statutory boards, Premier says
There is an ongoing discussion within the National Unity Government administration about statutory boards and their formation, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. The territory’s leader indicated that applications have been received from persons wishing to serve on the BVI […]
Draft terms of constitutional review sent to HOA for debate
A draft of the terms of reference for the upcoming constitutional review has been created and sent to the House of Assembly to be debated. This follows the 16-member Constitutional Review Commission having their first meeting last month. “The Terms […]
Police recover over 400 kilos of cocaine near Cooper Island
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made a major drug bust in BVI waters yesterday, Saturday August 13. In a brief press statement Sunday morning, the Information Unit of the RVIPF said the police recovered more than 400 kilograms […]
Counterfeit cash circulating locally, police warns
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is urging businesses and banks to be on the lookout for circulating US counterfeit notes in denominations of $20, $50 […]
Governor takes second COVID-19 vaccine booster
Governor John Rankin received his second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine. He took that second booster on Wednesday at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital and is urging citizens to consider getting boosted. The Governor said he was grateful to […]
UNICEF leading review on BVI’s welfare benefits and grants
Governor John Rankin has announced that a team from UNICEF will be assisting with the process of reviewing welfare benefits and grants as prescribed in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Governor Rankin said his office worked constructively with the […]
Governor’s first COI quarterly review to be published September
The first of what will be a regular quarterly review of the Commission of Inquiry Implementation process will be done in September by Governor John Rankin. Rankin made the pronouncement at a recent joint press conference with Premier Dr Natalio […]
Decision on whether to rebuild ASPS yet to be made
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that there may be little delay in deciding whether the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) structure will be demolished and rebuilt. The educational institution was shuttered abruptly back in June after a structural analysis […]
