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RVIPF gives Honour Guard send off for late sergeant Algon G. Smikle
BEEF ISLAND, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has given deceased officer, Sergeant Algon G. Smikle an Honoured Guard send-off yesterday, August 20, 2021, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
Checks, balances & the abuse of power
By Dickson C. Igwe
The greatest benefit of the Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry is, it’s check on the abuse of power
VI Curfew Order extended until Sept 4, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Governor John J. Rankin CMG has extended the national curfew to run from 11:00 pm to 05:00 am curfew until September 4, 2021.
Hon Vanterpool condemns any possible UK takeover of VI
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member and veteran legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has denounced any possibility of the United Kingdom (UK) Government suspending the VI constitution and taking over the affairs of the territory.
Local business aims to bring 'total wellness' to VI residents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With strong immunity and good overall health being critical in this pandemic, Holistic & Therapeutic Nutrition Haven (HTNH) is one of the newest health-focused businesses in the Virgin Islands, established to “create a community of wellness”.
14 new recruits join RVIPF; 8 are Virgin Islanders/belongers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 14 new recruits have joined the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to form the fifth cohort of locally trained police officers in the Virgin Islands.
HireBVI to distribute school supplies to 50 VI families
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- HireBVI will be hosting its annual Back to School Distribution Drive, with a focus primarily on Virgin Islands (VI) families in need.
12 scooters seized; 2 persons arrested in major weekend sweep
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Some 12 motor scooters were seized during a major road patrol operation at the weekend, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated.
UPDATE: Grace! Tropical Storm Warning lifted for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of Antigua last night, August 14, 2021, discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Montserrat, and the [British] Virgin Islands.
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake strikes Haiti; multiple casualties feared
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A major earthquake measuring magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale has struck western Haiti this morning Saturday, 14, 2021, likely causing high casualties and widespread disaster.

