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Governor Pruce orders Isabella Merton deported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A woman, who was found guilty in 2020 of inflicting grievous bodily harm and reckless and negligent act and subsequently sentenced to imprisonment, was recently ordered deported by Governor Daniel Pruce.
Caribbean search & rescue teams boost expertise in VI
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI—A two-week search-and-rescue training programme was conducted in the Virgin Islands (VI) from January 13 to 24, 2025, bringing together rescue teams from the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) and maritime protection units from Anguilla, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Throne Speech: Magistracy to go digital with E-summons & new Rules
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI—The Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly commenced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, with Governor Daniel Pruce announcing—among other proposed legislative reforms—modernising the criminal justice system at the level of the magistracy and judiciary.
Gov’t promises legislative reforms to tackle illegal migration & refugee issues
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Daniel Pruce today, January 7, 2025, delivered his inaugural ‘Speech from the Throne’ at the First Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), where he disclosed sweeping legislative reforms aimed at tackling— among other issues—irregular migration, and modernising the immigration processes for the Territory.
Gov’t’s legislative agenda for 2025 to be revealed in HoA today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The legislative agenda for 2025 by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will be laid out to the public via the Speech from the Throne today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Over 45-year tradition of Christmas tree lighting continues @ Sir Olva Georges Plaza
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The traditional Lighting of the Christmas Tree by the Lions Club of Tortola started more than forty-five years ago and continued on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, Tortola where many gathered for what was a treat for families.
Governor Pruce extends congrats to Kyron A. McMaster, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) Daniel Pruce has extended congratulations to Olympian and World Championships silver medallist Kyron A. McMaster, who was on Thursday, November 28, 2024, bestowed with the title Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace.
35 become British Citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirty-Five (35) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor from Nov 17-22, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr is acting in the Office of Governor from November 17 to 22 November 2024.
Governor Pruce suddenly suspends recruitment process for new CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what has been labelled as a surprising and concerning move, Governor Daniel Pruce has decided to suspend the recruitment process for a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) in the Virgin Islands.
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