By now many of you have become aware of a video circulating on social media entitled, "Police in Paradise," produced by the United Kingdom media house ITV, profiling the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force tackling crime in the British Virgin Islands.
The incomplete video entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ which is now in circulation was intended to be a tool for recruiting officers from the Caribbean and the U.K., and aimed at capturing the benefits and challenges of policing in the BVI.
Topic: Social Services, Social Welfare | Posted By: lstevens
Monday, 27 June 2022 - 12:08pm
Thank you, Hon. Minister and Good Morning to you Madam moderator, PS Davies, the viewing and listening audience, other Government officials, and the media. This morning I have the privilege to outline the transitional grant process for the next three months from July – September 2022. I will further provide information on other support services available to needy households through the Social Development Department.
Topic: Licences and Fees, Trade and Business (including licenses) | Posted By: DSmith
Sunday, 26 June 2022 - 6:36pm
As the Virgin Islands economy has grown over the years, and as we seek to enable new business, attract new investment to the Virgin Islands and diversification of the economy, a comprehensive review of the legislative framework governing these areas – directly and indirectly – was necessary.
Topic: Licences and Fees, Trade and Business (including licenses) | Posted By: DSmith
Sunday, 26 June 2022 - 2:01pm
Before going into the Business Licensing Act, I will provide an update on a few other matters. In terms of advancing our tourism sector, on 11 June I travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico with BVI Tourist Board Director Mr. Clive McCoy...
Topic: Health and Safety, Public School, Safety in Public Buildings | Posted By: DSmith
Friday, 17 June 2022 - 2:06pm
On Thursday, 16th June, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports received a report documenting a recent inspection of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.
His Excellency, the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held at the Financial Services Commission's Conference Room on 8th June, 2022.
All Members were present.