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Wider cross-section of public needed on National Security Council– Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is advocating for more members on the local National Security Council (NSC), which he said should involve a wider cross-section of the public.
Parent allegedly slaps phone out teacher’s hand @ Anegada school
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Residents of Anegada have appealed to the Government of National Unity to pay attention to the security and safety of teachers and administrative staff at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre.
‘We have sought to increase security @ Castle Maria’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following frequent occurrences of persons escaping Immigration detention at Castle Maria in McNamara, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who is responsible for Immigration, has said moves are being made to tighten security at the makeshift detention facility.
RVIPF takes up post @ BVIPA in Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- In keeping with recommendations made by the Commissioner of the Inquiry on governance in the Virgin Islands for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to take up the responsibility of security at the ports of entry, the RVIPF has since assigned police officers to Port Purcell.
Unlawful conduct, gun crimes have no place in VI society– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has once again condemned violence in all forms in the VI, regardless of who the perpetrator may be.
Woman evades local supermarket security with cartload of unpaid groceries!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Shoplifters usually try to take items without paying by concealing them in their clothing or handbags; however, one shoplifter made off with a cartload of items at RiteWay Food Markets in Pasea Estate at around 5:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2021.
'No effort must be spared in strengthening our security'- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has spoken out on the recent murders in the territory, stating that everything must be done to strengthen the security of these islands.
$6.4M Immigration Border Management System now operational– Ian B. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has announced that the $6.4M Immigration Border Management and eVisa System is finally operational at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
24-hour surveillance for Territory's borders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands is moving to have 24-hour security at its borders, amid concerns of an increase in human smuggling into the Territory.
Cheaper to guard returnees than to shut down VI economy- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said providing security to ensure returning Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalised Citizens remain at their designated quarantine facilities is a better option than going through another shut down of the Virgin Islands’ economy if another wave of the Novel Coronavirus surfaces.
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