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An Update on The Lawn @ Tortola Pier Park
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (“Pier Park”) is aware that many in the community have seen and shared images and videos showing the condition of The Lawn following the removal of VISAR’s Winter Wonderland ice-skating rink, and we understand the concern this has caused.
Governor accused of dodging police questions @ meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The high-handed move by United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce to remove local Jacqueline E. Vanterpool as Acting Commissioner of Police, despite the objections of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) has left many in the Virgin Islands confused, disturbed, and wanting answers.
UK OTs Minister remains 'deeply concerned' about issues identified in policing & customs
LONDON, United Kingdom- Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories, Stephen J. Doughty has said he remains deeply concerned about a number of issues identified in policing and customs, including the urgent need for the vetting of law enforcement officers to be completed, and has called for more funding for law enforcement agencies.
Many issues raised by protestors ‘already being addressed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has acknowledged the protest action in Road Town by a handful of persons on June 2, 2025, and the formal submission of a letter outlining longstanding and critical national concerns.
D9 Rep debunks claims about no ambulance on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Amid claims there is no ambulance on Virgin Gorda, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has proven those claims as unfounded.
Opposition Leader questions omission of HM Customs from enforcing maritime laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—In yet another heated legislative debate, Opposition Leader Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6), on Monday March 31, 2025, launched a blistering critique of a sweeping new Maritime Enforcement Bill, slamming several of its provisions as a dangerous overreach of authority that could trample on civil liberties and place unchecked power into inexperienced hands.
Public encouraged to take airport expansion survey
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has encouraged members of the public to participate in the EIS Expansion Project - Public Consultation Survey.
Gov’t ‘disappointed’ VI featured in Fodor's No List 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Virgin Islands (VI) has been seeing record numbers of cruise tourism visitors in 2024, not everyone is happy about it and their public disapproval of the increase in cruise tourism under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has now caused the VI to receive negative reviews on a popular travel blog- Fodor’s No List 2025.
Community meeting to address healthcare concerns on VG tomorrow
CHURCH HILL ROAD, Virgin Gorda, VI- A community meeting to address concerns of residents with a focus on healthcare will be held on Virgin Gorda tomorrow, September 7, 2024.
Gov Pruce dismisses security concerns over Law Enforcement Review Report
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands Daniel Pruce has said “every step was taken” to ensure that information released in the published version of the ‘The British Virgin Islands: Volume One- A review of law enforcement and criminal justice bodies in the British Virgin Islands’ would not compromise the security of the people or law enforcement’s ability to operate effectively.
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