The police have opened up an investigation into the disappearance of a 12-year-old who has since been found. The minor was found shortly after a missing report was issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Saturday night […]
Archive for September, 2022
BVI proclaims King Charles III as its monarch
The BVI held a brief ceremony yesterday, September 11 to proclaim Charles III King of the territory. During the ceremony which was attended by Premier Dr Natalio Whealtey, other members of the House of Assembly (HOA), and Deputy Governor David […]
7 illegal immigrants detained on Great Thatch
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Seven illegal immigrants are now in the custody of immigration officers after being detained on Great Thatch early this morning. Following notification from the US Coast […]
BVI holds gun salute for the Queen
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) held a gun salute honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth Park earlier this afternoon. Speaking at the brief ceremony, Governor John Rankin said for most of the […]
Ban on gov’t halts horse races, other events at Ellis Thomas Down
A public ban has been issued by the government on the use of a section of the Ellis Thomas Downs facility where horse racing events are usually held in the BVI. In a late-night release issued by the Ministry of […]
Police Officer loses ‘non-promotion’ lawsuit against Commissioner
The High Court has dismissed a legal claim filed by a police officer who contended, among other things, that he was unreasonably denied a promotion in rank by the Commissioner of Police. In filing his claim against the Commissioner of […]
BVI’s anthem, protocols among changes in wake of Queen’s passing
Inmates housed at the Balsam Ghut prison facility may be relieved in the coming weeks to learn that they, technically speaking, will no longer have to be housed at Her Majesty‘s Prison. But that relief may be short-lived when they […]
Premier to visit UK to offer condolences to royal family
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom to pay his condolences to the Queen’s family on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands. In a statement yesterday, the Premier said the […]
Governor announces plans to mark Queen’s passing
The Office of the Governor has organised a gun salute today to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II who passed yesterday, September 8. In a statement on plans by the Governor’s Office to honour the longest reigning British monarch, […]
Condolence book to be opened at Gov’t House For Queen Elizabeth
The Governor’s Office will be opening a book of condolence at the Old Government House Museum for people wishing to offer their condolences to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The announcement was made by Governor John Rankin earlier this evening. […]
