Twenty high level public officers participated in Level 3 Oil Spill Response Training designed to improve the coordination, management and planning of responses to these events. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Joseph Smith Abbott said the training was valuable for leaders in the public service who have the responsibility … Continued
Ms. Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Ms. Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms. Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs. Michelle … Continued
Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister for Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Mrs. Wheatley led a delegation to attend the inauguration of Governor, Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. of the United States of the Virgin Islands (USVI), in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas on Monday, 2nd … Continued
The Community Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force partnered with a local business in an effort to give back to the Community. In collaboration with Bob’s Gas Station, Community Police Officer for the Road Town district, PC Mitchell John, and members of Cohort 6, presented over 20 gas vouchers to motorists during … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed the safe arrival of the Virgin Islands (British) first born baby of 2023. In a statement to our newsroom the BVIHSA said, “The Territory, and the BVI Health Services Authority welcomed its first baby for the year at 9:07 am on New Year’s Day. Our 2023 bundle … Continued
As a result of a shooting incident which took place last evening December 31st, 2022 one male is nursing gunshot wounds. After inquiries from our agency, The RVIPF responded by stating, “We can confirm that a male attended the Dr. Orlando Smith hospital and received treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg last night.” … Continued
Ms. Lynette Harrigan, niche Marketing and Liaison Manager at the BVI Tourist Board has been honored with the Member of the British Empire. In an official message Governor Rankin said, “Congratulations to Lynette Harrigan who has been recognised by HM The King in the New Year’s Honours List. Lynette has received an MBE for her … Continued
By Benito Wheatley When former Chief Minister and Minister of Finance the late Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE and his Administration successfully acquired BVI House in July 2002 to set up the BVI London Office, it was with a clear understanding that the British Virgin Islands’ (BVI) national interests had grown to a point where … Continued
The RVIPF today Saturday December 31st confirmed that 15-year-old missing Major Bay teen Derrion Jackson has been safely located. After inquiring as to an update on the missing teen by our agency. The RVIPF said in a statement that, “It is thankful for the public’s assistance in locating the missing teen. Derrion has been located … Continued
Pioneering TV news journalist Barbara Walters has died aged 93. Her death was announced last evening December 30th, 2022. Ms Walters made headlines in 1976 as the first female network news anchor. During more than three decades at ABC, and before that at NBC, she became known for securing exclusive interviews with the famous and … Continued
