The present vetting system to recruit and hire police officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has come under heavy fire by newly appointed Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. Commissioner Collins gave those remarks during his recent hearing with the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) where raised his concerns on the existing vetting system … Continued
Works on the Zion Hill reservoir are set to commence in the coming days which will result in residents in the affected areas experiencing water interruptions. This according to a media release from the Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities, dated Friday June 25. “The Water and Sewerage Department has made arrangements to tap into … Continued
Twenty residents have now become British Citizens after completing their ceremonial obligations at Government House on Thursday June 24. A media release from the Office of the Governor said the twenty individuals officially registered as new British Citizens after they received certificates and recited the Affirmation of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty at the ceremony. … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to welcome its first passenger cruise ship since the advent of COVID-19 on July 1. This was confirmed by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) in a media release on Friday June 25, which said Celebrity Millennium will be the ship to berth the territory shores from St. Maarten. According … Continued
The BVI Tourist Board will soon be implementing a hospitality rating system which are among several projects and campaigns aimed at boosting the BVI tourism product regionally and internationally. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a live tourism update on Friday June 25, where he revealed several of these campaigns and projects. He said, … Continued
Residents are being advised not to be complacent during the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which runs until November 30 this year. The message came from Governor John Rankin during a recently held meeting of the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC), which included committee chairpersons and Premier Andrew Fahie. According to a media release from the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is among 16 countries which include 10 Caribbean islands that have been added to the United Kingdom’s Green Watch List for Travel from June 30. This announcement was first made by UK’s Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps who tweeted the news on social media on Thursday June 24. The … Continued
Whistleblowers in the British Virgin Islands may no longer have to worry about acts of victimisation following the recent passing of the legislation which legally protects persons from such acts. A whistleblower can be defined as any person – usually an employee – who exposes information or activity within a private, public, or government organization … Continued
Commissioner of Police (COP) Mark Collins has said he has some major concerns about the honesty, business interest and the affiliation held by some of his police officers. The recently appointed commissioner made the disclosure during his Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing on Wednesday June 23, where he aired several of the concerns he observed … Continued
The Lion Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board for the 2021/2022 Lionistic year during an Installation Dinner ceremony at Seven at the Pier Restaurant on June 19, 2021. Nichola Dunkley is the new president at the helm and she succeeds Kedrick Malone. Lions Club 2021/2022 Board of DirectorsNichola Dunkley – PresidentKedrick Malone MJF – … Continued
