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In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the marine section of the Joint Task Force are set to benefit from expertise from United Kingdom (UK) Marine Police to bolster ongoing work by the Government of the Virgin Islands to secure the Territory’s borders. The Governor, … Continued

STATEMENT FROM OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS  The public is advised that the matter of Nicholas Cancro, John Hines Jr, Lynee Ann Hines and Jeanne McKinnon who were apprehended by the Joint Task Force on the 19th November, 2020 was heard before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin at 2:00 p.m. on 1st December, 2020.     The Accused were … Continued

The public is advised of the following traffic disruptions as the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities along with the Recovery and Development Agency progress with road rehabilitation projects throughout the Territory. TRAFFIC DISTRUPTIONS Little Dix Hill:  Works on the slope stabilisation at Little Dix Hill will commence on December 2, 2020. One lane access … Continued

GIS It is December 1, a date visitors, family and friends waited for months to return to the British Virgin Islands since its closure on March 22 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, travellers will return via multiple carriers through the new re-entry process and will undergo PCR testing on arrival day, complete … Continued

This year HireBVI has decided to launch a virtual platform for its C is for Christmas; C is for Charity Drive. What this means is that donors and supporters will be able to donate from anywhere once they visit HireBVI’s website during the month of December.  HireBVI will also accept contributions at its office located … Continued

GIS The Government of the Virgin Islands is reminding employers to submit detailed information on persons they employed under the 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days Programme to be eligible for the 10 percent compensation of the total salaries paid. Information is required for each employee hired following the August 21, 2019 launch and includes: 1. … Continued

The British Virgin Islands has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations ahead of losing future European Union support for sustainable development at the end of 2020 when the Brexittransition period expires. To advance the sustainable development of the islands, the British Virgin Islands Government has secured technical assistance from the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and … Continued

In a Government Information Service release dated November 29, 2020. Government and Law enforcement officials have responded to claims regarding four persons entering the territory illegal. The release stated: There is an erroneous news article titled: “Virginia woman worried about safety of sister detained in British Virgin Islands” by Scott Taylor, ABC7 WJLA, November 26th, … Continued

Press Release Despite a strong early defensive performance, the shorthanded Avengers WFC were first overwhelmed and then steam rollered by the marauding Wolues WFC, falling to a 10-2 defeat in Saturday’s Futsal League encounter at Cedar School to a team that are quickly becoming irresistible to watch and seemingly impossible to beat. The Avengers strategy, … Continued