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BVIEC ENHANCES DISASTER RESILIENCE WITH BUSINESS CONTINUITY SUPPORT PROJECT

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The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is fortifying its operational resilience with the implementation of the Business Continuity Support Project, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted service during extreme recurrent disasters in the territory. Kelvin Eubanks, Information Technology Manager at BVIEC, highlighted the significance of the initiative in a recent interview with 284 Media. The project … Continued

ISLANDERS SECURE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WIN WITH DOMINANT 5-0 VICTORY – ACTION CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND

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The Islanders Football Club extended their winning streak to four games, overwhelming Old Madrid FC last Sunday with a commanding 5-0 triumph at the Greenland Football Field.   The Islanders dominated with goals from Sheldon Harry (2nd, 45th +1), Oswort Holder (42nd), and Antonio Rodney (90th +1) with an own goal adding to the scoreline … Continued

CALLWOOD’S HAT-TRICK SECURES 3-1 VICTORY FOR BVI IN CONCACAF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

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In a stellar performance, Azarni Callwood proved to be the driving force behind the British Virgin Islands triumph against Anguilla in the CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifier on Thursday. Callwood’s hat-trick led the team to a convincing 3-1 victory at the Nicaragua National Stadium. The game saw Callwood opening the scoring in the 18th minute, … Continued

14 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS DETAINED IN VG

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On Thursday, February 29, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) uncovered eleven illegal immigrants at an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda.  Following additional investigations, three more individuals were found at the same location, raising concerns that there may be others yet to be discovered. The RVIPF is now reaching out to the … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY REJECTS ECONOMIC LINKS TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR

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Amid discourse in the Territory connecting recent criminal activity to a “sluggish economy,” Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has distanced the two issues. He cautioned the public not to perpetuate excuses that promote a narrative rationalizing the criminal lifestyle.  Wheatley was responding to questions posed by Member for the 6th District Hon. Myron Walwyn during … Continued

GOVT TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL USE OF CROWN LAND – RVIPF TO AID IN THE REMOVAL OF ITEMS

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Residents are being put on notice of the government’s intent to address the growing issue of illegal development on Crown land. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in a government-commissioned media release on Wednesday, noted that the ministry in collaboration with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will be removing all derelict … Continued

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CFATF FINDS BVI LARGELY COMPLIANT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS; BUT NOT WITHOUT FAULT

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The assessment of the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) compliance with the 40 recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as outlined in the most recent Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation Report on anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing (AML/CFT), indicates an overall high level of compliance. Among the 40 Recommendations, the … Continued

BVI U20 TEAM CLINCHES THRILLING 4-3 VICTORY OVER BELIZE IN CONCACAF QUALIFIER

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The British Virgin Islands Under 20 football team secured their first victory in the CONCACAF Under 20 Championship Qualifier, staging a thrilling comeback against Belize on Tuesday at the Estadio Nacional in Managua, Nicaragua. The match hailed as the most exhilarating of the day, saw the BVI rebounding from their earlier defeats to triumph 4-3 … Continued