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RVIPF vows to clampdown on excessively noisy scooters & large trucks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is sending a strong warning to motorists who continue to disturb communities with excessive noise: Enforcement is coming in 2025.
Balance Int'l obligations with safeguarding rights & livelihoods- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Member for the Eighth District in the House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Marlon A. Penn is of the view that while there's need for the Territory to adhere to fulfilling international maritime obligations, legislators must also strike a balance between safeguarding the rights, interests, and livelihoods of Virgin Islanders.
VI at the ‘tail end’ of CoI- Kedrick E. Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is at the “tail end” of implementing recommendations stemming from the Commission of Inquiry (CoI).
USVI lawmakers demand stronger action against dirt bikes
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The proliferation of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, and other unlicensed vehicles along main roads in the USVI is creating a major challenge for the VI Police Department.
Immediate $100 & $1000 fines for breaking COVID-19 guidelines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is adopting a zero-tolerance approach to those who break COVID-19 guidelines and has announced immediate fines for persons and businesses in violation, both Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert stated today, September 1, 2020.
Gov't, TRC discuss enforcement of standards for internet providers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Placing local telecommunications services under the spotlight, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the Government, along with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), has discussed ways to ramp up enforcement when it comes to better delivery of service from local internet providers.
Stricter enforcement of COVID-19 measures to come - Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Pointing to a second wave of COVID-19 infections being experienced on a global scale, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says authorities in the Virgin Islands will now be pursuing strict enforcement of COVID-19 suppression measures.
UPDATE: HM Customs lifts cargo discharge embargo @ Port Purcell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith has lifted a temporary halt that was placed on cargo discharge at Port Purcell on Tortola, a story first and accurately reported by our newsroom.
Land registry report highlights right of way concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unlawful building and other developments in rights of way are of particular concern according to the Land Registry’s 2011 Annual Report.
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