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New modern Birth & Death Certificates introduced
ROAD TOW, Tortola, VI- New, modern and more secure Birth and Death Certificates have been launched by the Civil Registry and Passport Office.
Governor's Office still behind on CoI recommendations implementation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– While the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has completed its part in implementing recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI), progress on the Governor's end has stalled because the vetting of key security personnel remains incomplete.
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.
'It's not in our interest to get caught up' in international conflict- Troy E. Christopher
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Businessman and former political candidate Troy E. Christopher has cautioned against countries taking sides in international conflicts.
Partial lockdown at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) advises the public that the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital is currently under a partial lockdown.
3 arrested & 2 firearms recovered in stop & search operations this week- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations over the past 24 hours, which have generated results.
Some OTs receive greater security assistance from region than UK- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has said regional partners have been of great assistance to the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OT) that are facing security issues.
Security beefed up @Anti-Crime Summit due to 'potential threat'- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is aware of information circulating regarding a potential threat to the Anti-Crime Summit. It also said the information is currently unverified, but is being taken seriously.
Threats over Charlie Kirk shooting affected some VI students in USA
ORLANDO, Florida, USA- Virgin Islands (VI) students studying abroad, most on government scholarships, have reported being affected due to their colleges and universities having to be on short lockdowns.
Festival & Fairs Committee taking extra precautions to ensure patrons’ safety
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Extra precautionary measures are being taken to ensure the safety of patrons for this year’s Emancipation Festival.
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