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
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
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
The British Virgin Islands recently welcomed a UK-based film crew from Daisybeck Studios for the filming of an episode of “Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime”, a popular UK travel series airing on Channel 5 and streaming on My5. The production captured the natural beauty and vibrant culture of the BVI, with featured stops in … Continued
Roads works throughout the territory would be bumped up by the second and third quarters of the year. This, as Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced that a lot of work is going on behind the scenes regarding the $100m Loan. During the first in the series of Virgin Islands Voice programmes by … Continued
The people of Anegada who have been waiting for years to get their deeds to crown lands owed to them are being told that the lands are not going anywhere. Minister responsible for lands – Julian Fraser’s comments were recently made on a government organized programme ‘Virgin Islands Voices’. Minister Fraser was asked ‘when would … Continued
Education Minister Sharie De Castro has given an explanation as to why the work is taking so long to rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) which was demolished more than a year ago. This concern was raised by Talk Show host Kishma Penn during the ‘Speak Out BVI’ programme. Penn called on the Minister … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has published its inaugural National Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing Risk Assessment of Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements, reaffirming the Territory’s commitment to global standards on transparency, beneficial ownership, and the prevention of financial crime. The risk assessment—mandated under the revised Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations … Continued
The Virgin Islands will for the first time host the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) 2025 Lineworkers Symposium and Rodeo next weekend. This historic three-day event will bring 33 skilled utility members together from throughout the Caribbean region to showcase their expertise, technical skills and commitment to safety work practices through daily demonstrations. The … Continued
