Statement By His Excellency The Governor John J. Rankin At The Joint Press Conference Addressing Matters Relating To Crime And Public Safety

Thursday, 18 March 2021 - 6:56pm

Like everyone else in the British Virgin Islands, I was deeply shocked by the murder which took place in broad day light in Tortola on Tuesday. It was a truly appalling event.

Premier Fahie Statement at Joint Press Conference Addressing Matters Relating To Crime And Public Safety

Thursday, 18 March 2021 - 6:57pm

Good day and God's Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands.

Mrs. Rosalie Adams, OBE, To Lead Police Service Commission

Thursday, 4 February 2021 - 1:28pm

Veteran public officer and retired Deputy Governor Mrs. Rosalie Adams, OBE, has been appointed to lead the Police Service Commission.

Mr. Mark Collins Named Next Police Commissioner

Monday, 18 January 2021 - 4:50pm

Veteran United Kingdom police chief and Queen’s Police Medal honouree Mr. Mark Collins will take up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police in April.

Deputy Commissioner Of Police Awarded Top Medal

Thursday, 31 December 2020 - 1:49pm

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alwin James has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2021 New Year Honours.

Opening Remarks by His Excellency The Governor at Governor’s Catch-up With the Media on December 3, 2020

Thursday, 3 December 2020 - 1:44pm

Good morning. Thank you to members of the media for attending my regular press catch-up this morning – it is good to see you all. Good morning also to the Deputy Governor who joins us here this morning.

Statement on Four Persons Plead Guilty for Entering BVI Illegally While Sea Borders Remain Closed

Tuesday, 1 December 2020 - 8:27pm

The public is advised that the matter of Nicholas Cancro, John Hines Jr, Lynee Ann Hines and Jeanne McKinnon who were apprehended by the Joint Task Force on the 19th November, 2020 was heard before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin at 2:00 p.m. on 1st December, 2020.   

BVI Law Enforcement Agencies To Receive Marine Training

Tuesday, 1 December 2020 - 11:47am

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the marine section of the Joint Task Force are set to benefit from expertise from United Kingdom (UK) Marine Police to bolster ongoing work by the Government of the Virgin Islands to secure the Territory’s borders.

Statement in Response to Erroneous Article Regarding Four Persons Entering the BVI Illegally

Sunday, 29 November 2020 - 8:51am

There is an erroneous news article titled: “Virginia woman worried about safety of sister detained in British Virgin Islands” by Scott Taylor, ABC7 WJLA, November 26, 2020. 

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