Officers from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) were joined by colleagues in the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to carry out sampling and analysis on Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke as part of the ongoing Virgin Islands Comprehensive Soils Study. The team collected soil samples and tested the water permeability at three locations … Continued

Residents of the Virgin Islands are reminded of the dangers of smoking as the Territory observes World Tobacco Day 2023. Public Health Officer in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Ms. Renee Leonard said that smoking is one of the major risk factors for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. “Among the greatest concerns … Continued

Green VI, a leading environmental organization committed to promoting BVI sustainability through environmental best practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished individuals, Sharon Flax Brutus and Edward Childs, to its Board of Directors. Sharon Flax Brutus brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Green VI’s Board. With an impressive background in … Continued

Three of the five arrested in Thursday’s firearm seizure in Spooners Estate were charged and will appear in Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting. Spooner’s Estate residents Ramone David, 38, Blugh Mongra, 39, both natives of Trinidad, and Renia Fahie, 39, were each charged with keeping an unlicensed firearm. David was charged additionally with … Continued

A press release today May 26th, 2023 from the BVI Airports Authority announced the closure of the T. B. Lettsome International Airport due ‘operational issue at the Control Tower’.  Investigations by our agency showed that the ‘operational issues’ at the towers are as a result of an alleged strike by workers at the BVI Airports Authority … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade announces the transfer of Executive Work Permit (EWP) processing to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development. With immediate effect, the Department of Labour and Workforce Development will be exclusively responsible for processing Executive Work Permit applications. All applications should … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands announces the appointment of Attorney at Law Mr. Samuel Jack Husbands as Chair of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal. The Labour Arbitration Tribunal is an independent tribunal set up under the Labour Code, 2010 with the power to make orders and awards. The parties appearing before the body are entitled … Continued

An early morning operation led by Royal Virgin Islands Police Force detectives, today May 25th, 2023 resulted in the seizure of four firearms including a high-powered weapon, a significant amount of ammunition and the arrest of five persons. Three males and two females are presently in police custody. Several divisions within the Force participated in … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with the transformation of the Public Service and has appointed Mrs. Kishann Cupid Brathwaite to manage the initiative. Mrs. Cupid-Brathwaite was appointed Public Service Transformation Manager, effective March 1, 2023 and will oversee the management, execution, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all elements of the Public … Continued