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Outsiders have brought some 'nasty habits'- Hon Archibald C. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Territorial Member of the House of Assembly Honourable Archibald C. Christian has slammed persons who come to the Virgin Islands and contribute to the destruction of its natural beauty by littering and having utter disregard for the preservation of the environment.
‘Newly rehabilitated WE Police Station will build trust’ – Acting CoP Alwyn James
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police Alwyn James is confident that with the newly refurbished police station in West End, the community would be more inclined to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and report crime.
More than 20 from around the world interested in CoP position – Governor Duncan
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Governor John S. Duncan has weighed in on the issue of the replacement of the Commissioner of Police, saying that while it is a disappointment that English appointee to the position Robin Smith has ditched the position, there is still hope for a successor to David Morris.
RVIPF faces considerable challenges- Gov John S. Duncan
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The West End Police Station was yesterday October 30, 2015 reopened following months of rehabilitation work to the building that had been declared unfit to house police officers as the promise of further maintenance work to other facilities was made.
Refurbished WE Police Station testament of people's power- Hon Fahie
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The refurbished and modernised West End Police Station, which is slated for an official opening at 3pm today, October 30, 2015, is a testament of the power of the people. This is according to First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie.
‘No one can penalise us for speaking out on NHI’ – Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Talk show host Edmund G. Maduro has declared that no one can penalise him or the other persons on the NHI Concerned Citizens and Residents Group as their rights are protected not only by the Constitution of the Virgin Islands but also the International Declaration of Human Rights.
Prevention the best option against polio – Dr Stephen Patrick
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nigerian doctor working in the Virgin Islands Dr Stephen Patrick said that the emphasis must remain on prevention of polio rather than treating persons after the fact as even if they survive the viral disease, there is still an impact on their lives as changes to their appearance can lead to a life of stigma and discrimination.
Plants stolen from QE II Park & Sir Olva Georges Plaza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Shame on you,” said First Lady of the Virgin Islands Ms Lorna G. Smith OBE, TEP as she bemoaned the unsavory reports of person stealing plants from the Queen Elizabeth II Park and the Sir Olva Georges Plaza.
Sir Richard Branson is making Necker Island green
NECKER ISLAND, VI - Sir Richard Branson is continuing his push for sustainable energy in the Caribbean, and the Caribbean resident is putting his money where his mouth is by continuing to make his private Necker Island in the Virgin Islands more green, following his regional call for sustainable energy development, according to an article on Caribbean Journal’s website.
No new CoP until January 2016!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While there have been no one yet named to take the position of Commissioner of Police (CoP) of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) since the news of UK national Robin Smith turning down the position for alleged personal and professional reasons, the application process is still open.
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