Governor Daniel Pruce has emphasised that the planned introduction of vetting within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) aims to protect officers from undue influence and coercion. Speaking on The Talking Points radio show on Monday, January 27, the […]
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Premier slammed for keeping governor waiting in HOA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has come under fire for keeping Governor Daniel Pruce waiting for nearly 40 minutes during the recent House of Assembly (HOA) throne speech. The throne speech, delivered by the Governor, outlines the government’s legislative agenda for […]
New online payment portal coming for Water & Sewerage
Customers of the Water and Sewerage Department will soon benefit from the launch of an online payment portal, enabling them to pay their bills remotely starting February 1. Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer made the announcement during a recent […]
Over 21 officers trained in water quality monitoring and data analysis
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has announced that more than 21 environmental and technical officers have completed comprehensive training in water quality monitoring, data analysis, and storage. The training, which spanned November 2023 to October 2024, […]
Misconception! Police Bill does not authorise home entry without warrants
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sought to dispel public misconceptions surrounding the controversial Police Amendment Bill, pointing out that the legislation does not authorise law enforcement officials to enter homes without warrants. Dr Wheatley made the comments during a press […]
Premier insists: BVI’s Justice system is working
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the justice system in the BVI, urging the public to maintain trust in its processes. Speaking at the government’s first press conference for 2025, Dr Wheatley stressed that the judiciary is critical in ensuring […]
RVIPF officially charge USVI man found with over 200 rounds
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged Shamauri Camsel, a native of St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, with unlawful possession of explosives following his arrest on Wednesday, January 15. According to the RVIPF, Camsel was apprehended […]
Sister cruise ships simultaneously dock in BVI for first time
The Virgin Islands welcomed a historic visit last week as sister vessels Iona and Arvia from the renowned P&O Cruises fleet docked in the territory for the first time. According to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), Iona arrived for an […]
Loren Ryan-Rymer appointed as new Registrar of Interests
Loren Ryan-Rymer has been appointed as the new Registrar of Interests following the retirement of Phyllis Evans. Ryan-Rymer has over 25 years of public service experience, including as the Human Resources Manager of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Governor […]
UPDATE: Guns and ammo recovered after police raid in Cane Garden Bay
This news article has been updated. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that it recovered two firearms along with several rounds of ammunition in Cane Garden Bay during an intelligence based operation on Friday, January 24. This […]
