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HoA rescheduled to March 2, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The continuation of the 3rd Sitting of the 5th Session of the 4th House of Assembly initially scheduled for 2:00 PM today, February 28, 2023, has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the House of Assembly Chamber in Road Town, Tortola.
Customs, Immigration & Police to provide extended services over New Year’s Weekend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In anticipation of increased visitors to the Virgin Islands over the New Year’s weekend, officials from various Government agencies including Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance according to a missive from the Premier’s office.
VI Gov’t, Caricom sign MoU for increased Border Security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Premier, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Caricom Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) for the exchange of Advance Passenger Information (API).
Latest cocaine seizure another success for Joint Task Force
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) may have been the first to speak to the media, but the cocaine seizure made yesterday, April 11, 2021, in territorial waters, was another victory for the Joint Task Force, which partnered with US law enforcement agencies.
Cabinet approves $360K month payment for barge patrol services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has given the green light for the payment of $360,000 to a local company for providing sea patrols for one month.
New Gov’t funded police boat ‘Midnight Justice’ launched
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- With eyes on the policing of the territory’s borders due to activities of illegal entry, human smuggling and drug-running even in this pandemic, the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to fight back.
HMS Medway returns against wishes of VI Gov’t
WEST END, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK) navy vessel, HMS Medway, has returned to the Virgin Islands to assist with border security, even though against the wishes of the Virgin Islands Government who had insisted that the UK’s assistance could have been channeled to another aspect of border surveillance.
Premier left ‘shocked’ over leaked confidential letter to UK Foreign Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed ‘shock’ over a leaked mail penned by him to Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, over the conduct of outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert.
Customs K-9 Unit gets vehicles to strengthen border security
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Her Majesty’s Customs K-9 Unit has been gifted three vehicles with high specifications from the Government of the Virgin Islands to assist with border security operations in the Territory.
UK seems to be ‘itching to put military’ in VI jurisdiction- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the United Kingdom (UK) always refusing to offer substantial help financially to the Virgin Islands in its greatest time of need but always willing to send troops into the jurisdiction, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) seems intent on showing the mother country that its military presence is not needed at this time and that the Virgin Islands can handle its current border security issues.
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