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Celebrate life and unite, Premier urges

Celebrate life and unite, Premier urges

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging the people of the Virgin Islands to celebrate life. That was his central theme as he spoke briefly to the many patrons who attended his Christmas party last Thursday evening. The Premier also encouraged […]

by / on December 17, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Prison staff managing overcrowding well — Governor

Prison staff managing overcrowding well — Governor

Governor Daniel Pruce has praised the dedication and ingenuity of prison staff in the BVI as they manage challenging conditions, including overcrowding at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. During a recent interview with JTV, Governor Pruce highlighted the […]

by / on December 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM /
RDA conducting leak detection exercises with WSD

RDA conducting leak detection exercises with WSD

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in collaboration with the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD), has commenced leak detection exercises across the territory following the successful completion of a Leak Detection Workshop to improve water management. The exercises […]

by / on December 16, 2024 at 7:18 AM /
Penn hosts Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in constituency

Penn hosts Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in constituency

In an effort to foster community spirit and spread holiday cheer, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn hosted the district’s first-ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 14, in Greenland. The festive event, held under the theme “Jingle and Mingle,” […]

by / on December 16, 2024 at 6:55 AM /
New Public Service Management law to take effect on New Year’s

New Public Service Management law to take effect on New Year’s

The Office of Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has announced that the Public Service Management Act, 2024 will officially take effect on January 1, 2025. This milestone follows extensive preparation, including detailed presentations provided to over 400 public officers. Deputy […]

by / on December 16, 2024 at 6:45 AM /
Drugs found in container was over 70 kilos!

Drugs found in container was over 70 kilos!

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that His Majesty’s Customs intercepted 71.84 kilograms of marijuana during a routine container search at Port Purcell on Tuesday, December 10. According to the RVIPF, the seized drugs carry an estimated […]

by / on December 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM /
BVI sees spike in gun-related arrests

BVI sees spike in gun-related arrests

The British Virgin Islands is grappling with an upward trend in gun-related crimes, reflected in the number of arrests made by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in November. According to the RVIPF’s latest arrest blotter, at least six […]

by / on December 13, 2024 at 7:51 AM /
Work begins on Beef Island’s beach management project

Work begins on Beef Island’s beach management project

The government has commenced construction on a vending one at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, advancing the much-talked-about Long Bay Beach Management Project. Officials said the initiative attempts to balance environmental conservation with sustainable tourism by introducing structured amenities and […]

by / on December 13, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
Health Minister hails new Public Assistance Act

Health Minister hails new Public Assistance Act

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has hailed the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 as “a significant step forward” in providing comprehensive and fair support to the territory’s most vulnerable residents. The newly signed legislation introduces sweeping changes to social welfare in […]

by / on December 13, 2024 at 7:19 AM /
Gov’t launches campaign to educate public on COI reforms

Gov’t launches campaign to educate public on COI reforms

The government has launched the Governance Transformation Education (GTE) campaign to increase public understanding of the changes implemented as part of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. The campaign aims to explain the impact of nine major policies approved by […]

by / on December 13, 2024 at 6:33 AM /