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Archive for September, 2023

Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

Police seize plane and drugs on Anegada

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are actively conducting investigations into the recent drug seizure on Anegada. On August 19, 2023, Officers seized a […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM /
Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission, Lisa Penn-Lettsome

Constitutional Review Commission gets six-month extension

The government has announced that the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has been given an extension from July 8 to December 31, 2023 to complete its mandate. It was further revealed in a post-meeting Cabinet statement that Cabinet decided to extend […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:57 AM /
McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

McMaster stuns Warholm in Diamond League photo finish

Kyron McMaster stunned the sprinting world when he pulled off a classic photo finish to best Norwegian world record holder, Karsten Warholm, for first place in the 400-metre hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League yesterday, August 31. Warholm, previously undefeated […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM /
Junior Minister Karl Dawson, Trade Minister Lorna Smith, and CEO of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan.

Private sector excited about Guyana trade prospects

Members of the local private sector have expressed excitement at the number of business opportunities available following the recent trade mission to Guyana. Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, shared that a 13-member delegation of private sector individuals and members of the […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 6:03 AM /
Acting Sister Islands Coordinator, Monel Nickie.

Monel Nickie appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator

District Officer for Virgin Gorda, Monel Nickie has been appointed Acting Sister Islands Coordinator. The Deputy Governor’s Office made the announcement in a media statement this week. Deputy Governor, David Archer Jr, said he is confident Nickie will deliver great […]

by / on September 1, 2023 at 6:01 AM /