The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Branch charged the two men found on the boat intercepted in a drug seizure near Cooper Island […]
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Gov’t operations the main concern emerging from COI community meetings
Since the framework agreement with the United Kingdom and BVI to implement the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, the Government of National Unity has hosted a series of community meetings in which Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the main concerns of […]
Many benefits to be accrued from positive UK relationship – Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that there are benefits to be accrued from a positive relationship between the BVI and the United Kingdom (UK). In his recent trip to the UK, Premier Wheatley said he met with the Deputy […]
Anegada solar project faces roadblocks overall cost inflates
With the territory heavily focused on renewable energy to combat the climbing oil, gas, and electricity prices, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently said there have been some roadblocks over the completion of the Anegada Microgrid Project. The project, done through […]
RVPF’s increased oversight of ports improves security
Governor John Rankin said he believes the arrangements established by his office to give the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) greater oversight of the territory’s ports will improve security and help to ensure the law is properly applied. The […]
Gov’t in ongoing talks about statutory boards, Premier says
There is an ongoing discussion within the National Unity Government administration about statutory boards and their formation, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said. The territory’s leader indicated that applications have been received from persons wishing to serve on the BVI […]
Draft terms of constitutional review sent to HOA for debate
A draft of the terms of reference for the upcoming constitutional review has been created and sent to the House of Assembly to be debated. This follows the 16-member Constitutional Review Commission having their first meeting last month. “The Terms […]
Police recover over 400 kilos of cocaine near Cooper Island
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made a major drug bust in BVI waters yesterday, Saturday August 13. In a brief press statement Sunday morning, the Information Unit of the RVIPF said the police recovered more than 400 kilograms […]
Counterfeit cash circulating locally, police warns
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 […]
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 […]
