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Community Power
By Dickson C. Igwe
Strong and wholesome community is a great tool against adversity: that has been a lesson from the pandemic. The social, economic, and physical health, of BVI Community, is hugely dependent upon the cohesiveness and health of the various components and constituencies that make up that community.
Homicides rise 29% over 2019 in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- When Albert A. Bryan Jr ran for governor of the Virgin Islands two years ago, curtailing crime in the territory was one of the cornerstones of his campaign. Today, gun violence continues to rise, and Mr Bryan, like his predecessors, has found himself in a similar position: calling on the community to assist law enforcement in bringing criminals to justice.
Major wildfire averted on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A major wildfire was averted yesterday, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on Virgin Gorda after volunteers came together to take the situation under control.
'Tourism product, economy & safety under threat by crime'- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Post Hurricane Irma has unmasked a few weak areas in our national security that needs urgent review and attention through adequate funding among other immediate measures. Failure to adequately fund our only front line security agency, our police, will result in the significant damaging of our Tourism product, our economy and our overall safety in our beloved Virgin Islands."
I have zero tolerance for crime - Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) on the fatal shooting of two men on Tortola, today, Saturday, February 10, 2018.
Stop illegal activities @ Huntums Ghut Basketball Court- Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A resident of the Fifth District has appealed to the government to address the illegal activities that are allegedly taking place at the Huntums Ghut Basketball Court. The resident made the plea during the Fifth District public consultation meeting on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town, Tortola.
Gunshots reported in Lower Estate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A hail of gunshots was reportedly heard in Lower Estate, Tortola on the evening of February 2, 2017, prompting persons to call our newsroom to enquire.
‘Newly rehabilitated WE Police Station will build trust’ – Acting CoP Alwyn James
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police Alwyn James is confident that with the newly refurbished police station in West End, the community would be more inclined to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and report crime.
Issues of education a community responsibility – Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – “I do not believe that issues such as education are government’s responsibility but a community responsibility…” were the words of high school teacher and former Miss BVI, Ms Sharie B.Y. de Castro.
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