With 16 weeks remaining for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revealed that it has completed approximately 62 percent of the actions relating to the reforms. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a recent update revealed that his government divided the 50 COI … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a statement addressing recent incidents where videos depicting lifeless bodies at accident and crime scenes have circulated on various platforms. The statement came in response to inquiries from 284 Media following several recent observations of this practice. The RVIPF expressed deep regret for the “distress and … Continued
KPMG (BVI) has been awarded a contract by the Government of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) to spearhead the long-awaited airport development project. The BVIAA in a media release on Monday said the decision follows a rigorous tendering process that involved eight reputable companies, with KPMG (BVI) emerging as the preferred … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be taking additional measures to enhance the security of the territory following recent alarming incidents involving crime. The strategy was discussed at a National Security Council (NSC) meeting held on Monday. Among the initiatives resulting from the meeting include a proposal to increase the RVIPF by 30 … Continued
2023 has marked the most successful year for CIBC Caribbean in its mission of raising funds for the BVI Cancer Society through its Walk for the Cure initiative. The bank thanks to its many sponsors and donations in 2023 managed to raise $62,525, surpassing the 2022 total of $51,500. Branch Manager at CIBC Caribbean Fabian … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce in a brief statement on Monday, February 12 confirmed that the National Security Council (NSC) was set to meet during the day’s proceedings to discuss the crime situation in the territory. Pruce noted that Friday’s armed robbery of the Alladin store in Road Town and the recent shooting that occurred … Continued
“If politicians are not getting anything done, the citizenry has to rise up and address it,” remarked local business owner Ronford Cline, amidst what he has described as a worsening security situation in the Territory. Cline recently addressed the public in a breaking news update on JTV Channel 55. Cline stressed that residents of the … Continued
In an effort to enhance crisis response and disaster preparedness in the Virgin Islands, crisis experts from the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently conducted a week-long training exercise with the Governor’s Office, the Department of Disaster Management, and various other agencies. The culmination of the training was marked by a four-hour … Continued
Following Friday’s brazen daylight armed robbery of a local jewellery store in the heart of Road Town, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed his grave disappointment with the incident which he termed to be an act of selfishness. The premier like many residents across the territory was shocked to hear the news of the … Continued
Virgin Gorda United recorded its fifth straight win in the BVI Football Association’s National Football League after handing Old Madrid FC a 7-0 thrashing, replicating their previous performance against Lion Heart FC. Playing at the Greenland Football Field on Sunday, February 9, VG’s Joel Mars netted a quadruple while teammate Jaadon Quashie had a hat-trick … Continued
