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August 21st, 2021
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.

August 21st, 2021
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

August 21st, 2021
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.

August 20th, 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.

August 18th, 2021
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”.

August 17th, 2021
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.

August 17th, 2021
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.

August 16th, 2021
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.

August 15th, 2021
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.

August 14th, 2021
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.

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