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UK OT Minister calls for end to gun violence in VI

-Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling also met with ToP CoP to discuss VI policing & security issues
UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling and Police Comissioner, Mark Collins. Photo: Governor's Office
Hon Milling also visited the Royal Virgin Islands Police’s Marine Unit - to listen to the officers about the steps being taken to improve the unit's effectiveness. Photo: Governor's Office
Hon Milling also visited the Royal Virgin Islands Police’s Marine Unit - to listen to the officers about the steps being taken to improve the unit's effectiveness. Photo: Governor's Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – UK Minister for Overseas Territories, Rt Hon Amanda A. Milling has called for an end to gun violence in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), ahead of her departure from the VI over the weekend.

The Minister made the call while attending a vigil, on invitation, calling for an end to the gun violence in the VI, as well as offering her condolences to the families affected, according to the Governor's Office in an update today, March 22, 2022.

There have been two fatal shootings for the year 2022 in the VI.

The Minister’s presence was as a part of a four-day visit spanning March 17-20, 2022, to discuss the UK-VI relationship and the importance of standing together against Russia’s action in Ukraine to ensure that sanctions are imposed with full effect among other issues.

The Governor's Office also revealed that ahead of her departure, Hon Milling met with Police Commissioner, Mark Collins to discuss security and community policing initiatives where the minister was given a tour around the Road Town Police Station to see the ongoing refurbishments funded by the UK.

Tour of RT Police station 

As part of the tour, Hon Milling also visited the Royal Virgin Islands Police’s Marine Unit - to listen to the officers about the steps being taken to improve the unit's effectiveness.

Other activities included her engagement with children at Green Sprouts Eco Club with the aim of seeing how UK funding can assist community outreach programmes and support the VI’s green agenda   

Hon Milling also took part in a VISAR search and rescue boat transfer practice to understand the challenges they face and experience the work of its dedicated volunteers.

14 Responses to “UK OT Minister calls for end to gun violence in VI”

  • Guest (22/03/2022, 14:13) Like (9) Dislike (23) Reply
    Wow truly impactful. Here we are dealing with gun violence. Little did we know all it would take to stop it was a caucasian woman coming here and saying so. I am sure all the gunmen were listening and will stop immediately. We would have been lost without your words of intervention. Oh thank you oh great and fearless one I am sure those willing to kill will heed your most noble call………………………..
  • Whote lady go home (22/03/2022, 14:24) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    Why she don't call for that in the UK?
  • Rubber Duck (22/03/2022, 15:06) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wasted trip; we need money for schools, roads and hospitals short of that it was a nice vacation for the overseas minister
  • Real (22/03/2022, 16:43) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It can be if they stop make guns and bullets
  • :) (22/03/2022, 17:00) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    They never visiting to assist with anything that really empowers locals. No educational grants or scholarships, no investing in adequate infrastructure, farming or anything that can develop the territory in a way that can last a lifetime. I know their portfolio is prisons and security but damn it that don’t mean they have to stick to that. They’re only here when the damage is done, hurricanes, covid etc.
  • Reparations please (22/03/2022, 17:15) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    The way these black polices were standing is astonishing.
  • let freedom ring (23/03/2022, 04:10) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    She brought nothing to the bvi she need to go and never come back
  • gun (23/03/2022, 07:11) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    will be good to disrupt the flow of guns coming into the island
  • @ GUEST (23/03/2022, 08:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    U AND THE OTHER PIRANHAS ARE REALLY SHOWING THE REST OF THE WORLD HOW MUCH IGNORANCE / EVILNESS EXISTS HERE IN NATURE'S OPEN SECRETS
  • @ REAL (23/03/2022, 09:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    SO YOU ALL CRACKHEADS CANCHILLOUT ON THE BLOCK AND LIVE LIKE KINGS


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