During the recently held joint press conference addressing the recent violence in the territory of the Virgin Islands. Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews stated that in order to combat crime and the drug trade plaguing the BVI, we have to change our mindset. Matthews said, “We happen to live in a region where the drug … Continued
At a recently held joint press conference lead by leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A Fahie, alongside Police Commissioner Michael Matthews and Governor John J Rankin. It was disclosed by Police Chief Michael Matthews that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will see nine (9) new recruits, born and bred Virgin Islanders joining the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on two proposed Trade Legislation: Business Licencing Act, 2020 and Virgin Islands Investment Act, 2020. The discussion will be led by Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles who will detail the contents of the proposed Acts and the … Continued
Day 3 of the World Cup squads camp in Curacao was all about the tactical and technical aspects of defending and attacking wide areas and took place behind closed doors at the Ergilio Hato Stadium. Coach Morris Mark also got to put in some work with the three goalkeepers, Phillip Jules, Daniel Gilford, and William … Continued
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), reopening of the cruise port has been announced with government approval for June, 2021 for cruise vessels with fully vaccinated passengers and crew. One of BVIPA’s first expected passenger cruise calls to the Territory will be the Celebrity Milliennium of Royal Caribbean Group’s Celebrity Cruises starting June, 2021 homeporting out … Continued
At a recent cabinet meeting with all members present. The meeting held on March 3rd 2021 chaired by His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin decided that cabinet would review and consider the following Bills and decided that they be introduced for their first reading in the House of Assembly at the next convenient Sitting: a. … Continued
At a recent cabinet meeting with all members present. The meeting held on March 3rd 2021 chaired by His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin decided that cabinet would appoint the following members to the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee 2021 with effect from 1st January, 2021. They are: a. Mr. Khalid Frett as Chairman … Continued
At a recent cabinet meeting with all members present. The meeting held on March 3rd 2021 chaired by His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin decided that cabinet would grant exceptional approval to waive the tender process to allow the Government of the Virgin Islands to re-engage Mr. John Black, QC for additional legal services rendered … Continued
ROSEMONT, Illinois, USA – On Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 Virgin Islands’ born athlete Rikkoi A. R. Brathwaite was named the Men’s Track Athlete of the Year when the Big Ten Conference announced the 2021 Big Ten Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field postseason award recipients, as selected by the conference’s head coaches. Brathwaite, a … Continued
In his statements at the recently held joint press conference, leader of Government Business Hon. Andrew A. Fahie addressed the aged old Police Act that he believes is essential in combating crime. The Act which has seen much scrutiny from residents in the past, has always made it to the House of Assembly for a … Continued
