SERGEANTS ENGAGE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

A second and final set of sergeants began a two-week training in leadership and management specifically geared to support the work of that rank within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.  Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said that the Force is seeking to provide the skill sets necessary for the rank to operate efficiently. “Sergeant … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY CALLS FOR CLOSER OECS COOPERATION

Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley has attended the 72nd Meeting of the OECS Authority in Montserrat where he delivered his maiden address at the Opening Ceremony. In his address to delegates, Premier Wheatley commended the OECS for standing up for democracy and human rights on … Continued

VI DELEGATION ATTENDS 28TH ANNUAL CRUISE CONFERENCE

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said that he was pleased with the positive reviews on the outlook of the Cruise Tourism Industry at this year’s annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference. Honourable Rymer led a team of officials to the meeting and said the outlook is … Continued

2 DEAD, OTHERS INJURED IN SHOOTING INCIDENT IN EAST END

Information reaching our newsroom this evening Friday October 21st, has confirmed that two persons are dead as a result of a shooting incident evening In East End. In an official release Police said, “Police can confirm that two persons are unresponsive and two are injured at the scene of a shooting incident in East End … Continued

BVI COMPLETES UN VICE CHAIRMANSHIP AT ECLAC REGIONAL MEETING

The British Virgin Islands has successfully completed its Vice Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee (CDCC) that is a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Vice Chairmanship concluded with the handover of the Chairmanship of the CDCC from the Government of Saint and the … Continued

NATIONAL PARKS TRUST DIRECTOR ADDRESSES THE INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS ORGANISATION AT INTO DUNDEE IN SCOTLAND

Director of the National Parks Trust of The Virgin Islands, Dr. Cassander Titley-O’Neal is currently in the United Kingdom attending a series of meetings on behalf of the National Parks Trust of The Virgin Islands (NPTVI). Dr. O’Neal delivered a keynote address entitled “Balancing Conservation of the BVI’s Natural Resources with Business of Running an … Continued

LOCAL WOMEN SPEAK UP AGAINST LACK OF RESPECT SHOWN TO WOMAN IN OBSERVANCE OF “HERO’S AND FOREPARENTS DAY” ‘EVERY DAY IT IS A FIGHT FOR WOMEN’- HON FLAX-CHARLES

Two local woman across the Virgin Islands have publically made their grievances heard as it pertains to what they call a lack of respect for women and their contributions in the Virgin Islands. While the territory observed “Hero’s and Foreparents Day a flyer was disseminated from the Department of Information and Public Relations only showing … Continued