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UK Gov’t provides week of training in port security

According to the Office of the Governor, the week of training offered by the United Kingdom Government was part of an ongoing commitment to enhancing port security in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI). Photo: Office of the Governor/Facebook
Governor Daniel Pruce and Commissioner of Police Mark Collins also met with the officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police who took part. Photo: Office of the Governor/Facebook
Governor Daniel Pruce and Commissioner of Police Mark Collins also met with the officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police who took part. Photo: Office of the Governor/Facebook
BEEF ISLAND, VI- Some officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) were recently involved in a week-long training in port security offered by the United Kingdom (UK) Government.

According to the Office of the Governor, the week of training was part of an ongoing commitment to enhancing port security in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).

The course, the Office of the Governor stated on social media on February 23, 2024, included theory and practical exercises, with deployments at the ferry dock in Road Town, the cruise terminal and Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

Gov Pruce meets RVIPF officers

Governor Daniel Pruce also met with the officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police who took part.

“He thanked them for their efforts and recognised that they are at the forefront of the fight against the illegal shipment of narcotics and firearms,” the Office of the Governor stated.

Security of the territory is the responsibility of the Governor, although politicians tend to get the blame for shortcomings in that area.

7 Responses to “UK Gov’t provides week of training in port security”

  • 2024 (25/02/2024, 13:03) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
    in view of the fact we have so many guns in the territory; port and border security must be addressed
  • herbs power (25/02/2024, 19:58) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    I guess these police don't study no history. NONE at all, sad.
  • Local (25/02/2024, 20:13) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This has proven that he is out touch , you training police officers about port security what about the port security officers why are they not on this training do you see police officer at the port its customs and port security officers that should be on this Governor you not ready if you think the police alone can do the job this country in trouble you blindsided.
  • Nice (25/02/2024, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    I want to marry the sweet lady George on the left of the governor…..
  • Hmm (26/02/2024, 04:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It still can't be stop!! All we do is pay people more than their monthly salary and anything will pass!! That's just how it works world wide!!
  • guy hill (26/02/2024, 07:34) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    "Security of the territory is the responsibility of the Governor, although politicians tend to get the blame for shortcomings in that area."
    OK.
    But please remember that the DAILY OPERATIONS at the port, police, immigration and customs rests with those departments and not the Governor. The BVI government needs to fund them budget wise accordingly. We all remember Governor Duncan move a few years ago to get police funds. Hmm.


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