Local News
BVI Celebrates World Food Day With Educational Activities
The British Virgin Islands Environmental Health Division today observes World Food Safety Day with several informative activities, including food safety demonstrations and crossword puzzle competitions.
World Food Safety Day is observed annually on June 7. This year’s theme is “Food Standards Save Lives” to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agricultural production, market access, tourism and sustainable development.
An Environmental Health Division statement said the Division continues to bring awareness and provide resources to the community to aid in the promotion and maintenance of food safety locally.
Local activities will be held at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park in Tortola, including chats with environmental health officers, distribution of informational brochures, food safety trivia and crossword puzzle competitions, food safety demonstrations and interactive food safety games.
Chief Environmental Health Officer Lionel Michael said, “Food standards ensure access to foods that are safe, and free from contamination, thus helping to save and better lives. We offer extensive training in food safety, we also have regular food handlers training sessions and we are available to assist establishments in ensuring that food safety is at the forefront of their operation.”
Crime/Police
Teen Arrested in Connection With Series of Burglaries Across Virgin Islands
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has made a major breakthrough in addressing a string of burglaries that had left communities across the Territory on edge. A 17-year-old male from Jost Van Dyke has been arrested and charged in connection with multiple burglaries in Butu Mountain, East End, Great Mountain, and Mount Healthy.
The young suspect faces four counts of burglary and one charge of criminal damage, marking a significant development in the RVIPF’s efforts to combat crime in the region.
“This arrest demonstrates our commitment to addressing the concerns of our residents and ensuring that offenders are held accountable,” said Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool. She also called attention to the broader issue of youth involvement in criminal activities, emphasizing the need for community collaboration to tackle the problem. “It will take an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve this serious problem,” Vanterpool added.
While the arrest represents progress, police officials urge residents to remain vigilant. The RVIPF continues to seek information related to these burglaries and encourages the public to come forward with tips.
Anyone with relevant details can contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or 1-284-800-8477.
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