Mr. Mark Collins QPM formally took up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on April 19 following a brief swearing in ceremony at Government House. The Commissioner brings to the post more than 30 years of law enforcement experience including leadership posts such as Detective Superintendent in charge of … Continued
The woman shot in Paraquita Bay last night has succumbed to her injuries. The victim has been identified as Catherine Pickering, 54 of Paraquita Bay. Officers of Major Crime Team are following a number of leads into last night’s robbery. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force “Initial reports indicate that the local businesswoman … Continued
As the region rallies to assist the thousands of people in St. Vincent and the Grenadines displaced by the eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano, CIBC FirstCaribbean has sent a shipment of much needed supplies to the island. The shipment which was coordinated by the Barbados Coast Guard left the island on Thursday evening aboard the Admiral Bay which was due to arrive in St. Vincent early … Continued
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the perpetrators into a Friday evening armed robbery outside Dave’s Beauty Supply in Baughers Bay. Initial reports indicated that three employees of the business were held at gunpoint outside the store by two males wearing black with hoodies and masks. Handbags with personal items and cash were … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to submit comments on the proposed Waste Management Strategy. Manager of the Department of Waste Management, Mr. Neville Allen said that the proposed policies and strategy will revamp the way household and bulky waste is stored, collected and disposed in the Territory. Public consultation meetings are scheduled to … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote cooperation and positive academic relations with the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom (UK). The MoU presents a wide range of opportunities for exchanges and collaboration in higher education between the Virgin Islands … Continued
The first session of the FA’s Academy Coaches Course took place on Friday 16th April via Zoom with 25 participants representing Member clubs as well as the Men’s National team. The Course, split over 4 sessions, is the first to be designed and sanctioned by a local Sports Governing body and forms the first step … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is reporting that 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone confirmed the numbers of persons who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the … Continued
The Territory’s emergency communications capabilities have been strengthened by the addition of two licenced amateur radio operators, including one who has achieved the rank of examiner. Mr. Elton Scatliffe is the BVI’s first amateur radio operator to qualify as a volunteer examiner, and the first to earn this accreditation remotely. He initially trained in emergency … Continued
Ms. Patlian Johnson, Recovery and Development Cooperation Specialist in the Premier’s Office, has shared the lessons learned in hurricane recovery by the British Virgin Islands at a meeting of UN agencies and recovery partners organised by UNDP as a part of their Development Dialogues series. Ms. Johnson made the feature presentation during a special breakout … Continued
