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October 14th, 2022
T&T-based PwC inks 300k contract to conduct Public Service Compensation Review

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract with Trinidad-based consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited (PwC) to conduct a public service compensation review for a period of nine months at the tune of $300k.

October 14th, 2022
Female police officers charged to ‘maintain positive work ethics’

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- On the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), special emphasis is being placed on recognising the contingent of women who make up the male-dominated force.

October 13th, 2022
Work has started on 47 of 50 CoI recommendations– PS Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite some criticisms from Governor John J. Rankin, CMG over the progress of implementation of reforms recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s office, Mrs Carolyn E. Stoutt-Igwe has revealed that work has begun on some 47 of the total recommendations, which represents 94% of the recommendations completed or in progress.

October 12th, 2022
Mom claims son badly injured by school bully; Blasts RVIPF for slow response

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - A distraught caller on ‘Da Morning Braff’ radio show with host Floyd Burnett on Tola Radio 100.5FM has complained bitterly about the handling by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) of an alleged bullying incident involving her son and another student who both attend a local school.

October 12th, 2022
'I don't plan to campaign against anyone'– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has indicated he has no plans for ruthless campaigning for the upcoming political campaign season and will be focusing on the people and defending his record in office.

October 12th, 2022
Community policing lauded as ‘significant’ for survival of VI civic society

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community policing by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been lauded as significant to the survival of civic society.

October 12th, 2022
New 'Seabourn Venture' expedition ship makes first call to VI

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – The Government of the VI on Sunday, October 9, 2022, welcomed the Seabourn Venture to Jost van Dyke, with Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R2) presenting a plaque to Captain Stig Betten on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI), to commemorate the inaugural visit to the Territory.

October 11th, 2022
Mold continues to rock Road Town Police Station

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) celebrates Police Week 2022, word reaching our newsroom from many officers is that all is not well.

October 11th, 2022
Governor Rankin currently dictating & controlling VI– Julio S. Henry

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ says the current state of Virgin Islands leadership is one where people and the territory’s leaders are now powerless and the Governor is calling the shots.

October 10th, 2022
RVIPF kicks off Police Week events to mark 55 years

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– After a hiatus of five years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is marking its 55th year of service as a police force this week under the slogan, ‘Making the right changes for the right reasons.’

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