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. 

Police Force To Receive Four New Vehicles

Friday, 27 November 2020 - 3:31pm

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will add four new law enforcement vehicles to their fleet as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to invest in law enforcement.

Statement By Police Commissioner Michael Matthews Regarding The Recent Drugs Seizure

Tuesday, 10 November 2020 - 5:32pm

Good day Ladies and Gentlemen.  During the evening of Friday 6th November, 2020 the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a covert operation and executed a search warrant at a property in Balsam Ghut.

Statement from Governor Augustus Jaspert – Security Update

Tuesday, 10 November 2020 - 5:19pm

I would like to deliver an update on the state of security in the Territory and I am joined by the Commissioner of Police, who can update on recent successful operations.

Joint Task Force Receives Equipment To Enhance Border Patrol

Tuesday, 15 September 2020 - 11:17am

The Joint Task Force will be receiving a donation of critical maritime security equipment today from the Governor’s Office in support of its work to protect the Territory’s borders.

Joint Task Force Thanks Public For Its Help

Wednesday, 9 September 2020 - 8:31pm

Officers of the Joint Task Force are expressing thanks to members of the public for their role in the success of a recent operation in Road Town, which resulted in two illegal immigrants being detained.

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