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 […]
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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 […]
Reform progress was key topic of talks with BVI All-Party Group
At a recent trip to the United Kingdom to conduct official business, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley met with the members of the BVI All-Party Group in the British Parliament and according to him, the conversation revolved around the progression of […]
Premier proud of BVI’s recovery progress since Irma
The BVI has been able to restore much of its educational infrastructure since the devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria almost five years ago, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated. Pointing to successes such as the Elmore Stoutt High School […]
Premier hoping for greater relationship with USVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he is looking to improve the relationship between the British Virgin Islands and the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) through the Virgin Islands Council meeting and Friendship Day. In a recent press conference, […]
Premier refutes that gov’t doesn’t give Athletics Association funding
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disputed assertions that the government has not been giving financial support to the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) over the last few years. The Premier was questioned at a recent press conference about the government’s support […]
Premier to address long lines with local banking association
Residents of the BVI have complained bitterly about long, winding lines at banks and other institutions — particularly over the last two years — that have left patrons exposed to the sun and some even fainting; requiring medical attention as […]
