Governor John Rankins has released a statement condemning the recent spike in crime in the British Virgin Islands and has pledged extra resources where necessary to effectively tackle the issue. His February 22nd statement said “As Governor of the British Virgin Islands, I share the concern of all in the community regarding the recent murders … Continued
Leader of the Royal Opposition Honorable Marlon A. Penn, within a detailed National Address has called on the Government to implement a second stimulus plan. Honorable Penn said “It is no secret that the Tourism sector is under serious strain, with a number of properties either closing or operating at minimal capacity.” “Just a few … Continued
GIS Following the decision of the former Governor, His Excellency Augustus J U Jaspert, to institute a Commission of Inquiry (the “Inquiry“), the Government of the Virgin Islands established the Inquiry Response Unit (‘IRU‘) on 5 February, 2021 to ensure full cooperation with the Inquiry and facilitation of the Inquiry process, while upholding the legal … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating a crash that occurred early this morning leaving two people in critical condition and two others injured. This was confirmed by RVIPF Information Officer Dianne Drayton who said “Police can confirm that they attended at lone vehicle accident in Virgin Gorda. Four persons are being treated for … Continued
With just over 100 days until the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, 21 hurricanes have been named. The list released by the National Hurricane Center includes; Ana Bill Claudette Danny Elsa Fred Grace Henri Ida Julian Kate Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda Early predictions from Colorado State University, which issues seasonal … Continued
GIS The Government of the Virgin Islands is extending to property owners a 100% reduction on property tax interests accrued for the 2020 tax year and prior years. The period of relief of interests extends from February 3 to August 31, 2021. Property owners are urged to pay the outstanding principal (tax) forthwith, or agree … Continued
ECONOMIST : Feb 20th 2021 The ice-cream parlours and music halls of the Isle of Man were once packed each summer with workers who travelled ten hours on a steamer to a Manx beach to escape the cotton mills of Lancashire for a week. “You see the best of the working class of the north … Continued
With heavy machinery and ceremonial shovels, demolition of the former home of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) and construction of a state-of-the-art new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) began with a groundbreaking ceremony this week in McNamara. The resilient and high-technology building will serve as the hub for disaster and emergency response in the … Continued
Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews says the vaccine ‘jab’ was quick, virtually painless and has provided for him a sense of protection and confidence moving forward. The Commissioner sat yesterday morning next to Head of Customs Mr. Wade Smith downstairs of the Police Headquarters as they both received the first of two shots of the … Continued
GIS On Monday, February 15 the customers who conducted business with the Department of Immigration had their first look at the officers wearing the newly designed uniform. Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn expressed his approval of the new uniform and believes that his officers share the same sentiment. Mr. Penn said that Immigration Officers … Continued
