Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has launched the Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive programme, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at boosting community pride and improving the appearance of the Virgin Islands. The first project under the programme, Paint the Town: […]
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ESHS dominates Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament
Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious in both the junior and senior divisions of the Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament, hosted by the Ministry of Education. The event took place at the Multi-Sport Complex from Thursday, December 12 to Friday, […]
BVI officers get UK-funded financial crimes investigation training
Officers from various organisations and departments across the territory recently completed a UK-funded training course focused on financial crimes investigations. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Financial Investigation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
