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July 11th, 2017
Step up efforts to solve open criminal cases- Premier Smith to RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Recently, there has been a series of armed robberies and fatal shootings in the territory with hardly anyone being brought to justice.

July 5th, 2017
BVI Airways & Gov’t @ war! Is it a shake down?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After the Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith's Administration was embarrassed that after announcing some four dates for BVI Airways to fly between Miami and Beef Island and none coming to pass, the situation is getting ugly.

March 30th, 2017
USVI imports over 97% of its food- USVI Agri Dept reveals

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- — The Centennial commemoration of Agrifest 2017 was hailed as a rousing success by Department of Agriculture (D.O.A.) Commissioner Denis Robles, during an address to the Legislature on Tuesday March 28, 2017 at the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room in Frederiksted.

March 30th, 2017
Training, funding, good leadership in RVIPF key to combating crime -Willock

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A comprehensive plan of action, inclusive of funding, addressing police internal matters, training both on regional and international levels and a strong and fair leadership, is what the Chairman of the Board of Advance Marketing and Professional Services and former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr Julian Willock, is proposing as key to reducing crime in the Virgin Islands (UK).

March 18th, 2017
Funding of the RVIPF is a great start- Opposition Leader

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has no issues with Governor John S. Duncan OBE exercising his reserved powers in the 2007 Virgin Islands Constitution to ensure additional funding to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

March 5th, 2017
Firefighting efforts in trouble; 1 out of 3 stations opened on Tortola

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The fall out because of lack of government funding and priorities in spending continues to be felt in some critical safety areas.

July 22nd, 2016
VIF&FC Chairperson laments lack of funding for festival

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Saying that the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has good plans for Emancipation Festival, Chairperson Kishma A. Baronville says the Committee can only act on those plans as funding is made available.

December 15th, 2014
East End 2014 XMas B’ball League cancelled

EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The East End 2014 XMas Basketball League has been cancelled and according to sources the cancellation is due in part to the non-availability of the facility on which the games were to be played.

April 2nd, 2014
LIME announces $100K giveaway

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – LIME BVI announced yesterday, April 1, 2014 that the company was giving away $100,000 next month as part of an award show that rewards residents for their involvement in various initiatives.

April 1st, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: Foot targeting overseas training for local PO

BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI – Superintendent of Prisons Mr David Foot said giving the staff the confidence to do their best at Her Majesty’s prisons is the greatest challenge.

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