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‘So far no evidence’ UK detective’s death ‘was a result of foul play’- Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has so far been no evidence to suggest the death of United Kingdom detective Paul France was a result of foul play.
Governor issues ‘all-clear’ for territory following TS Philippe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG issues an all-clear for the [British] Virgin Islands, following the passing of Tropical Storm Philippe.
Criminal investigations into ESHS wall project remain 'under active work'– Gov Rankin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Criminal investigations into the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Wall Project, audit reports and other projects flagged in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report continue by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and Director of Public Prosecutions, according to Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
UK provides $30K for Governor’s Office to fund youth empowerment projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr John J. Rankin, CMG has said his office has a fund totalling $30,000 to finance youth empowerment projects in the VI.
‘We must urgently increase security’ @ airport in Anegada- Gov Rankin
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has called for an urgent increase of security at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada.
Reynaldo A. C. Hewlett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reynaldo A.C. Hewlett, who has faced several charges for burglary over the years, was earlier this month ordered deported from the territory by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
UK Navy’s most ‘advanced destroyer’ docks in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Regarded as the Royal Navy’s most advanced destroyer, HMS Dauntless docked in Road Town, Tortola on September 11, 2023, and will reportedly be in the VI’s waters this week as part of a routine visit.
Report on Belongership & Residency tabled in HOA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The “Review of Policy and Processes for Granting Residency and Belongership” Report, which was recommended following the United Kingdom (UK) Commission of Inquiry (CoI), was tabled in the House of Assembly on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
VI animal shelter manager Manog Bissoondutt aka 'Vijay' receives Honourary MBE
JOHNSON'S GHUT, Tortola, VI– The BVI Humane Society's Shelter Manager Mr Manog Bissoondutt aka 'Vijay' has finally received his Honourary MBE awarded under the late Queen Elizabeth II in July 2022 for his contributions to animal welfare.
Some civil servants still not paid increments despite the many promises
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The strikes and rumours of strikes have died down; however, our news centre has been advised that some civil servants, members of statutory organisations, and retired and resigned civil servants have still not been paid their increments.
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