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May 24th, 2024
UPDATE: Police deny arrest of ‘Cindy’ Rosan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There may have been a bench warrant issued for Rosemary L. Rosan aka ‘Cindy’ and an order for her, along with another individual for a separate matter, to be arrested “on sight”; however, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is denying that it arrested Ms Rosan today, May 24, 2024.

May 24th, 2024
Gov Pruce to request 'final' extended deadline for full CoI reforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Daniel Pruce in his first CoI Quarterly review published today, May 24, 2024, has shared plans to request a final extension of the deadline for the full implementation of reforms in the VI since it was 'clear' that the recommendations would not have been completed by May 2024.

May 24th, 2024
Over 200 USVI delegates begin arriving today for Pathfinder Congressoree this weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 pathfinders begin arriving in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) today, May 24, 2024, as the VI hosts the 48th VI/USVI Congressoree this weekend, May 24-26, 2024, under the theme ‘ENTER’.

May 24th, 2024
Hong Kong leg of Asia Trade Mission 'highly productive & rewarding' - Hon Smith

HONG KONG, China – An Asia Trade Mission, led by Virgin Islands (VI) Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honorable Lorna Smith (Al), OBE, of the Virgin Islands has successfully completed its first leg in Hong Kong, engaging in a series of meetings and events this week.

May 24th, 2024
Meet Miss Teen BVI Contestant #1 Asha A.S. Hyndman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, June 1, 2024, three young ladies will be vying for the coveted crown of Miss Teen British Virgin Islands, when the pageant is held at Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town.

May 23rd, 2024
USVI awaiting federal Gov’t approval for C'bean Visa waivers

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI – Authorities in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are still awaiting federal government approval on a law that will eliminate visa requirements for select nationals from neighbouring Caribbean states.

May 23rd, 2024
Marijuana regulations approved in USVI; UK still blocking VI’s Cannabis Bill

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a significant step forward for the US Virgin Islands' cannabis programme, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has signed off on comprehensive rules and regulations governing the use and distribution of marijuana in the territory. Meanwhile, as the USVI motors forward with its cannabis laws, the United Kingdom (UK) continues to block the [British] Virgin Islands’ Cannabis Bill.

May 23rd, 2024
‘Far from the truth’ that I like women & not men- Deputy CoP Vanterpool

PALESTINA ESTATE, Tortola, VI– Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Ms Jacqueline E. Vanterpool says despite her professional accomplishment and resilience in the job, she continues to face name-calling as a top-ranking officer in the force.

May 23rd, 2024
'Challenges abound but we're committed to building a brighter future'- Hon Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has described his first year in office as a learning experience.

May 23rd, 2024
Signing of Sanctions Unit MoU ‘a great example’ of UK & VI working together- Gov Pruce

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This has been a great example of the Territory, and the United Kingdom Government working together in a really really, intense collaborative way,” Governor Daniel Pruce commented at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony for the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit.

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