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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 /
Customs intercepts major drug shipment in cargo operation

Customs intercepts major drug shipment in cargo operation

His Majesty’s Customs Department has announced the interception of a significant drug importation operation that occurred on Tuesday, December 10. According to a government press release issued on Thursday, December 12, customs officers discovered numerous packages containing a green vegetable […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 4:38 PM /
12-year-old charged for using indecent language, granted $3K bail

12-year-old charged for using indecent language, granted $3K bail

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 12-year-old boy with indecent language, setting his bail at $3,000. According to the RVIPF, the boy was arrested on November 22 in the Greenland area after reportedly hurling profanities at […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 8:10 AM /
TAG fire confirmed as arson, says Chief Fire Officer

TAG fire confirmed as arson, says Chief Fire Officer

The fire that gutted approximately 20 vehicles at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) on the morning of Tuesday, October 15, has been confirmed as an act of arson, according to Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean. Speaking to BVI News on Wednesday, […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 7:48 AM /
Governor: Nationality of next Police Commissioner doesn’t matter

Governor: Nationality of next Police Commissioner doesn’t matter

Governor Daniel Pruce has emphasised that the nationality of the next Commissioner of Police for the BVI is inconsequential. Pruce said his primary concern is appointing a candidate with the requisite skills and experience to address the territory’s evolving criminal […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 7:29 AM /
RDA gets nine responses to road consultancy services

RDA gets nine responses to road consultancy services

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received nine responses to its recent Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for consultancy services to improve the road infrastructure network in the Virgin Islands. The RDA said that local and international firms […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 7:22 AM /
Country at a standstill — Skelton Cline

Country at a standstill — Skelton Cline

Clergyman and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has expressed concern over what he describes as the stagnation of the BVI’s economy, particularly for the business community. Appearing on his “Honestly Speaking” radio show recently, Skelton Cline said, “Any business owner in […]

by / on December 12, 2024 at 7:17 AM /
Plans announced to introduce Restaurant Week initiative in 2025

Plans announced to introduce Restaurant Week initiative in 2025

The BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has announced plans to launch a new feature, Restaurant Week, as part of the BVI Food Fete 2025. Speaking at the Food Fete launch on Friday, December 6, Tourism Director Clive McCoy revealed that the […]

by / on December 11, 2024 at 8:02 AM /
Man accused of distributing drugs at Road Town mall

Man accused of distributing drugs at Road Town mall

BVI News has received reports of a 34-year-old man being charged with drug possession with intent to supply after allegedly being caught selling drugs at the Mill Mall in Road Town earlier this month. According to well-placed sources, the Armed […]

by / on December 11, 2024 at 7:45 AM /
Gov’t could lose 4 years on airport development, Skelton Cline warns

Gov’t could lose 4 years on airport development, Skelton Cline warns

The government risks squandering four years of progress on the long-awaited Terrance B Lettsome International Airport expansion if decisive action is not taken, local commentator Claude Skelton Cline has warned. Speaking on his radio programme, Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline called […]

by / on December 11, 2024 at 7:22 AM /