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The BVI has for years suffered corruption & allegations of corruption- Ex-UK police officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Commissioner of Inquiry was not considered a criminal investigation and did not find hard core evidence of corruption in the Virgin Islands, a former police officer in the United Kingdom, Andy J. Cooke, has surprisingly stated that the [British] Virgin Islands suffered from corruption for years.
UPDATE: Tropical wave could become Tropical Storm Beryl this weekend- NHC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has said the second storm of this year’s hurricane season could form within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Deputy Premier presents laptops to graduates of Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), recently presented fifteen laptop computers to the principal, Ms Akima Powell, of Robinson O'Neal Memorial Primary School (ROMPS) for its graduating class of 2024.
Jonathan Industrious receives 23rd Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The recipient of the 23rd Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship is 11-year-old Jonathan Industrious.
Police recover high-powered weapons on Tortola; Arrests made
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it successfully recovered three prohibited firearms from two separate incidents this week.
Crimefighting plans in latest law enforcement review must be redacted- Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - Opposition member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for more information in a new report of a review of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands (VI) to be redacted as a matter of national security.
BVI FSC announces retirement of Chairman Robin F. Gaul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Financial Services Commission announced this week, that Mr. Robin F. Gaul FCCA, Chairman of its Board of Commissioners, will retire from office with effect from 30 June 2024, following lengthy tenure with the Board.
ESHS Assistant Principal Cecil A. Hodge retires
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Well-known school administrator Mr Cecil A. Hodge is calling it a day after 36 years of service at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Pap Test Screening Initiative successfully targets over 300 women
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over 300 women signed up to participate in the Celebrating Life: Know>Fix>Live>WIN! free pap smear initiative titled CERVICAL CANCER, THAT’S ENOUGH.
VI to host OECS 11th Council of Ministers Meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4, 2024.
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