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RVIPF making 'steady progress' with leads in TPP robbery– St. Clair Amory
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI – Police detectives within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Criminal Investigations Department (CID) say they are tracking several leads in their investigations into Saturday’s July 1, 2023, brazen robbery at House of Luxury jewellery Store in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBR TPP).
Phillip Smith Robin wins Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- Veteran fisherman Phillip Smith Robin added yet another fisherman’s tournament title to his bulging collection, when the Obel Penn Fisherman’s Tournament was held as part of the observances of Virgin Islands Day on Monday, July 3, 2023.
UPDATE: Missing youth reports to police station with explanation
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - After being last seen since June 26, 2023, and reported missing on June 29, 2023, 20-year-old Roshanio Pope of Long Look, Tortola, reported to the Police Station around 11:00 AM today, July 4, 2023, with an explanation.
VI continues to be ‘bombarded by forces from all directions’ – Premier Wheatley
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- As the [British] Virgin Islands celebrated Virgin Islands Day yesterday, July 3, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the territory is still being bombarded by forces from all directions as was the case in the past.
Planned referendum on same-sex marriage gazetted; HoA debates in July - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that the planned referendum on same-sex marriage in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been gazette on Friday, June 30, 2023, and this paves the way for the next steps in the process.
TPP Robbery: Security beefed up & RVIPF given full access to CCTV footage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following Saturday’s July 1, 2023, brazen armed robbery at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBR TPP), a thorough security audit of Park has been commissioned as well as investigators at the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) receiving full access to the park's CCTV cameras.
Hundreds attend 'epic' Non-Stop Concert @ Festival Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite the criticisms of the Non-Stop Concert from certain sections of the community, hundreds of persons flocked to Festival Grounds for the free opportunity to be entertained by local and international artistes on Friday, June 30, 2023.
History, culture & fishing to mark Virgin Islands Day 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley said that the upcoming Virgin Islands Day would be significant for promoting the Territory’s culture and history.
'I look forward to working with Mr Pruce’ in modern partnership – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With news of a new Governor Mr Daniel Pruce set to take up office in the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024, VI Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has already committed to working with Mr Purce to advance the VI/UK modern partnership.
Discussion ongoing to setup Meteorological office in VI – Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Communication and Works Honourable, Kye M. Rymer (R7) has announced that his team along with the relevant agencies including the BVI Airport Authority (BVIAA) and local Department of Disaster Management (DDM), met with Coordinating Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) Dr. Arlene Laing and her team to initiate discussions about setting up a Meteorological office in the Territory.
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