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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]