BVI Gov publishes action plan-Outlines responsibilities of key agencies

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Government has published its National Strategic AML/CFT/CPF Action Plan which clearly outlines the responsibilities of key agencies. The plan is a comprehensive and coordinated roadmap to enhance the Territory’s resilience against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing threats. The Action Plan, approved by the National Anti-Money Laundering Coordinating Council on 21st February 2025, supports … Continued

RVIPF RECOVERS FIREARM AND AMMUNITION, ARRESTS TWO

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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 24, 2025, officers responded to a report of two masked men seen in the vicinity of a popular local bank. Officers immediately responded and as a result, a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered. Two … Continued

RECORD NUMBER OF UTILITY COMPANIES AND BUSINESSES-2025 CARILEC LINEWORKERS RODEO

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The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is excited to announce that 14 utility companies and 8 regional and international businesses have completed registration to participate in the highly anticipated 2025 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo, taking place on Sunday, April 27 at the grounds behind the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex in Road Town, Tortola. This … Continued

Spectacular conditions forecast for Antigua Sailing Week 2025

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The 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week will start next week in spectacular fashion, with strong tradewinds forecast to provide adrenaline-packed sailing across nine classes. Competitors range from family crews and long-term cruisers to some of the most successful sailors on the planet, including America’s Cup winner Dean Barker. “Whatever their background, every sailor will … Continued

GOVERNOR PRUCE SIGNS AGREEMENT-TO BEGIN POLICE VETTING AND COMISSIONER OF POLICE RECRUITMENT

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Governor Daniel Pruce has announced the start of two major developments in the territory’s law enforcement framework: the formal initiation of a vetting process for all officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the reopening of the recruitment campaign for a new Commissioner of Police. In a statement late last week, Governor … Continued

Janelle Hodge Appointed-Leads Service Commissions Secretariat

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Ms. Janelle Hodge has been appointed Executive Secretary to the Service Commissions Secretariat, where she will lead the Secretariat’s duties to support the Public Service’s various Service Commissions. The Service Commissions Secretariat was established in this year and directly supports the Public Service Commission, Judicial and Legal Services Commission, Police Service Commission and the Teaching … Continued

LIBRARIES CONNECTS THE WORLD EDUCATION MINISTER

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Education Minister Sharie De Castro has underscored the importance of Libraries to the community. In a message to mark Library Week Open, Minister Decastro stated that the theme “Linking You to a World of Information: Your Library, Anytime, anywhere” is more than just a catchy slogan. The Education Minister believes it is a promise that … Continued