Owners of dogs and livestock are reminded to be responsible and proactive in ensuring their animals are secured, preventing harm to humans, other animals and property.Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore James said the department has been receiving complaints of increased dog attacks and incidents where livestock are left roaming freely. He said in some instances, animals have been invading properties and destroying vegetation such as vegetables and ornamental plants.Mr. James sai...

The Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority Act, 2023 had its first reading in the House of Assembly on June 29.The Bill makes provisions for the Government of the Virgin Islands to establish the Shipping and Maritime Authority in efforts to enhance the operations and the viability of the Virgin Islands’ ships register, and its related products and services.The Authority will be tasked with directing, managing and controlling the Territory’s maritime affairs to ensure optimal ...

Port Purcell, Road Town, Tortola 24 July 2023– The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is issuing a reminder to the public regarding the timely collection of their cargo from the port facilities within the designated five working days. Prompt cargo collection plays a crucial role in helping the BVI Ports keep BVI moving. Considering the Atlantic Hurricane Season, it becomes even more essential to collect cargo swiftly due to the possibility of adverse weather condition...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands - July 24, 2023 - The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced the appointment of a new Human Resources Manager, Dierdra Wheatley-Peters, PhD who will play a pivotal role in driving the organization’s talent management strategy forward.The BVIHSA has been successful in recruiting Mrs. Wheatley-Peters to lead the organization’s Human Resources Department. Mrs. Wheatley-Peters has extensive public service experience, hav...

In press releases distributed to the media on Saturday 22 July, Police have confirmed that both boats seized in last week’s drug bust were tampered with. On Wednesday 19 July 2023, the RVIPF were in a drug bust operation at sea which saw the seizure of two go fast boats and tons of cocaine. On Friday afternoon 21 July, the Donzi was seen being escorted under heavy police protection. However, in the wee hours of Saturday morning, the boat was burned beyond recognition while in pol...

Saturday, July 22 – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force continues its inquiries into the significant cocaine seizure, as well as the firearm, boat and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening (19 July) despite efforts by criminal elements to disrupt investigations.In the early hours of this morning Saturday 22 July, one seized vessel, suspected to be involved in ramming of the police vessel at sea on Wednesday 19 July, was set ablaze in a calculated effort ...

“Bit by bit our freedom is being taken away, under our gaze but beneath our notice while we run around to the UN, CARICOM and to whomever has two ears to make the BVIs case for independence.The only place we seem uninterested in making that case is in BVI.  We have not studied the costs, obligations and responsibilities of independence.  We want the people to make the decision in anger and in ignorance perhaps without even the benefit of a referendum.Surely the people do not want...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor from July 21 to August 5 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to pe...

A delegation from the Virgin Islands (VI) travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in constructive interparliamentary discussions with key individuals within Parliament.The high-level delegation, led by the Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Corine George-Massicote, comprised key figures from the VI's political landscape, including the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer; Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Ronn...