GIS The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) will be re-launched on Tuesday, October 20 and re-assigned under the ambit of the House of Assembly in keeping with the Commonwealth Parliament best practices. Speaker of the House of Assembly Honourable Julian Willock said he was very excited that the programme to build young democracy is being … Continued
GIS The winners of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Backyard Garden Competition have been announced. The winners are: Best Backyard Garden (In the Ground) – Dawn and Ortley George Best Container Garden – Novy Manzano Best Youth Garden – Delonte Hillhouse Best Garden Photo – Marvin Joseph Other winners of prizes are: Anjanique Cheltenham … Continued
GIS Three contracts for major recovery projects including Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation Works on Tortola and repair of the Vanterpool Administration Building on Virgin Gorda were signed today by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Caribbean Environmental Restoration Ltd was awarded two contracts for Road Rehabilitation and Slope Stabilisation Works at Little Dix Hill in … Continued
Four men, including a minor, were arrested following a robbery last night outside a supermarket on Lee Road in The Valley, Virgin Gorda. Initial reports indicate that two masked males, one armed with a firearm, approached two individuals outside the supermarket, snatched their handbags, ran to the back of the store and escaped in a vehicle. Officers of the Virgin Gorda Police Station responded immediately and apprehended three suspects, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has congratulated Bishop Ishmael Charles on his appointment as Honourary Consul to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). The announcement of Bishop Charles’ appointment comes days before the official opening of the country’s first consular office in the Territory on Friday, October 16 at 9:30 a.m. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with its recovery programme with the signing of Deeds of Contribution to enhance two law enforcement buildings in the Territory—the Magistrate’s Court and Road Town Police Station. His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie … Continued
Officers of the Major Crime Team have charged one man with keeping an illegal firearm after a search warrant executed yesterday on a home in Greenland uncovered the loaded handgun. Dajshon Benjamin, 24, of Greenland is to appear in court today to face the charge. Others will likely be also prosecuted in relation to the same weapon. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews says that the recent arrests in firearm-related offences is due to the commendable tenacity of his officers. … Continued
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have now apprehended and charged Royden Sebastian for the gruesome murder or George “Shawala” Burrows. The October 14th report from the Police force states “the Major Crime Team charged one man, Royden Sebastian, for the murder of George Burrows. Sebastian, 37, of Free Bottom was taken into … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a statement issued on the October 14th 2020, said the investigations into the two murders of 2020, remains “very active”. On October 13th 2020, it was reported that four individuals were arrested, but not charged, in connection with the two murders of 2020. One person was arrest … Continued
Officers from around the public sector and leaders from the Territory’s community-based groups have received training on best practices when applying for grant opportunities. The group was trained to ensure success when applying for programmes such as those offered under the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) Small Grants Programme. The training session was … Continued
