Virgin Islands Officers Receive UK-Funded Financial Crime Investigations Training From The National Crime Agency

Monday, 16 December 2024 - 12:55pm

Officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Financial Investigation Agency, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Attorney General’s Chambers have undergone a specialist UK-funded two-week training course, delivered by the UK’s National Crime Agency Proceeds of Crime Centre.

UK-Backed Support Strengthens HM Prison Service in the Virgin Islands

Thursday, 5 December 2024 - 4:30pm

His Majesty’s Virgin Islands Prison Service (HMVIPS) has received a comprehensive UK-funded support package aimed at enhancing prison security, safety, and staff protection.

Premier to Attend Joint Ministerial Council Meeting in the United Kingdom

Friday, 15 November 2024 - 2:57pm

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be absent from the Territory from Friday, November 15, 2024, to Friday, November 22, 2024, to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in the United Kingdom.

Prospective Virgin Islands Chevening Scholars Invited To Attend Information Workshop

Thursday, 19 September 2024 - 9:02am

The Head of the Governor’s Office, Ms. Ginny Ferson OBE will be leading a special workshop, designed to assist potential applicants to the United Kingdom’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship.

Press conference statement on official trip to the United Kingdom

Monday, 16 September 2024 - 6:47pm

Good afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands and the Members of the Press Corps.

I am pleased to be joined by Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith OBE to provide an update on our visit to the United Kingdom(UK) last week.

Also present is the Deputy Premier’s Executive Director ofInternational Business, Ms. Ayana Glasgow, who accompanied us to London along my Chief Advisor Mr. Kedrick Malone. Wewere also joined by Acting Director of the BVI London Office,Ms. Tracy Bradshaw.

Premier Leads Delegation To Meet New UK Government

Friday, 6 September 2024 - 1:51pm

Premier, Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, will lead a delegation to London to meet the new Minister for Overseas Territories, Mr. Stephen Doughty Member of Parliament, and others from across the new Parliament, to continue building a modern partnership with the United Kingdom based on mutual trust, respect, cultural understanding, and support.

HMS Trent Supports The Virgin Islands

Wednesday, 21 August 2024 - 11:53am

HMS TRENT has departed the Virgin Islands after a busy few days assisting with the clean-up following Tropical Storm Ernesto.  

Successful Completion Of UK-OT Illicit Finance Dialogue

Tuesday, 19 March 2024 - 9:17am

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, announced on Friday March 15, the successful completion of the first year of the UK-OT Illicit Finance Dialogue, which the Virgin Islands has co-chaired with the UK for the last twelve months.

11 Registered As British Citizens

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 - 10:48am

Eleven (11) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.

UK Government And The British Overseas Territories Agree To Closer Collaboration

Thursday, 14 December 2023 - 3:18pm

New Joint Declaration agreed by UK Government and elected leaders of British Overseas Territories (OTs)

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