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SPECIAL ENVOY RENEWS CALL FOR OTS TO RECEIVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUPPORT

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Special Envoy to the Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr. Benito Wheatley recently made a presentation at a Small Island Developing States meeting where he lobbied for Overseas Territories to receive climate resilience support caused by hurricanes. Wheatley spoke at length on the BVI’s own experience after the hurricanes of 2017. Additionally, he outlined what … Continued

RVIPF URGES RENTAL COMPANIES TO IMPROVE SECURITY MEASURES AMID VEHICLE THEFT SURGE

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Superintendent Paula Alleyne of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an urgent appeal to vehicle rental companies to enhance security practices following a spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, many of which involve rental cars being used in the commission of serious crimes. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January … Continued

PREMIER CELEBRATES SECOND-EVER MILLION-VISITOR YEAR SINCE 2016

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The Virgin Islands welcomed more than one million visitors in 2024, marking only the second time the territory has achieved this milestone since its first million-visitor year in 2016, Premier Natalio Wheatley announced. Tourist arrivals reached 1,092,139 in 2024, representing a 9.8% increase from 994,896 visitors in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office. The … Continued

12 POLICE OFFICERS ON INTERDICTION

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Twelve Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers are currently interdicted from duty, primarily for breach of trust offences, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool revealed Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Vanterpool said the affected officers, mostly sergeants and constables, face charges including aggravated bodily harm, assault, and theft. Vanterpool also provided a brief insight into how … Continued