Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean and United Kingdom Overseas Territories David Rutley in a stern message on Sunday cautioned the government that a lack of expeditious implementation of its recommendations could prompt the British Government to take further measures to ensure the vital reforms are swiftly carried out. “The Commission of Inquiry has identified… Continue reading UK MP David Rutley Warns Of Further British Government Action Over Delayed Reforms
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Premier Calls for Public Input on Proposed Immigration Policy
Premier Wheatley unveiled the final draft of the Immigration Policy, portraying it as the culmination of extensive consultations and embodying the collective vision and commitment to the Territory’s progress. He emphasised the significance of public participation in shaping the policy’s final form and urged members of the public to provide feedback. “It is important for… Continue reading Premier Calls for Public Input on Proposed Immigration Policy
Truck Caught AFire After Overturning in Accident on Paul Wattley Road, Tortola
One Visibly Trapped While Another Feared Dead The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a critical accident on Joe’s Hill. According to reports, a sewage truck overturned and caught fire today, January 30th, on Manse Road, Joe’s Hill, with one person reportedly trapped inside the vehicle and another critically injured at the time… Continue reading Truck Caught AFire After Overturning in Accident on Paul Wattley Road, Tortola
Reviving Coastal Reefs: A Collaborative Effort in the Virgin Islands
The Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered with the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) and Rethink Rebuild Regenerating (rrreefs) to breathe new life into the reefs surrounding the islands. Rrreefs, an award-winning organisation based in Zurich, Switzerland, is renowned for its mission to revive 1% of coastal coral reefs by 2033. Employing cutting-edge 3D… Continue reading Reviving Coastal Reefs: A Collaborative Effort in the Virgin Islands
Former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie Drug Trial Starts
Almost twenty-four months after his apprehension at Miami Airport in the United States, the cocaine smuggling and money laundering trial of former British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie started on Monday, January 29. In April 2022, Fahie along with Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, the Managing Director of BVI Ports Authority, and her son, Kadeem Stephan Maynard,… Continue reading Former BVI Premier Andrew Fahie Drug Trial Starts