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Public reminded harvesting of turtle eggs is currently prohibited in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr Theodore E. James is reminding residents that the harvesting of turtle eggs is currently prohibited in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Governor reportedly unlawfully pressured AG to audit COVID spending
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI – Details from the BVI Commission of Inquiry Day 51 on October 20, 2021, has revealed that the Auditor General (AG) Sonia M. Webster may have been pressured by the Governor to execute an audit of the Fahie Government’s COVID-19 spending and to prepare a report.
Jr Minister protests closure of The Baths to non-cruise ship visitors
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- Following a notice from the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) on June 30, 2021, that The Baths will be closed to non-cruise ship passengers, including resident of the VI during certain hours, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has lead a public protest on the decision.
‘Persons charged are held in custody for too long’- Snr Police Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Pointing to several cases as examples, a senior police officer said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is not applying the same rules to persons who are of “low means” in their custody.