Governor's Statement On Homicide Of February 27

Wednesday, 28 February 2018 - 10:38am

"I was devastated to hear that another young life has been taken in a senseless act last night."

 

Message By Premier And Minister Of Finance Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE On Security

Tuesday, 27 February 2018 - 5:37pm

The first responsibility of any Government is to protect its citizens, and provide a safe place for its children, families and residents to live, work and visit.

Message By His Excellency The Governor Augustus Jaspert On Security

Tuesday, 27 February 2018 - 5:00pm

When I first arrived in these islands, I was struck by the sheer natural beauty, engaging people and the peace and tranquility that have given these islands the name of Nature’s Little Secrets.  While the Virgin Islands are of course well known in business, international finance and tourism across the world, what struck me also were the stories of how people felt safe here; and how important that is.  A sense of calm and safety to walk in the early and late mornings, have family outings and some who even slept with windows and doors ajar to take in natural breezes.

Statement By Governor Augustus Jaspert On Security Of The Territory

Friday, 23 February 2018 - 2:55pm

The security of the territory is a critical part of its recovery and is something I take very seriously. I am in regular contact with the Commissioner of Police on security matters and this week convened a meeting of all of the agencies involved in this area. 

Statement By His Excellency The Governor Augustus Jaspert On The Recent Murders

Monday, 12 February 2018 - 5:02pm

I was extremely saddened to hear of the murders of two young men this Saturday morning in Road Town.  My condolences go out to their loved ones.

Virgin Islands Curfew

Friday, 15 December 2017 - 12:35pm

As you are all well aware, a curfew has been in place across the Virgin Islands since the passage of Hurricane Irma in September.   Since the Curfew was first imposed between the hours of 1800 and 0600, the National Security Council and Cabinet have kept the need for a curfew and its hours under constant review, working with the advice and the guidance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).  This has seen a gradual reduction in its hours.

BVI Government Remains Committed To Public Safety

Thursday, 20 July 2017 - 4:14pm

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has said that his Government remains zealously committed to the most essential services including that of public safety.

Statement By His Excellency The Governor John S. Duncan, OBE

Friday, 24 March 2017 - 2:12pm

I have today issued the formal warrant to give effect to this decision and instructed the Financial Secretary and the Accountant Generaltonow proceed as instructed by the warrant.

Finance Ministry Clarifies Details Of Outstanding Cheques

Sunday, 19 March 2017 - 8:49pm

On the evening of the March 16, 2017 Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE made a statement to the Territory setting out, among other things, his Government’s continued commitment  to supporting law enforcement in the Territory.

Premier Smith - Special Budgetary Attention Is Always Given To Police

Thursday, 16 March 2017 - 9:42pm

At a press conference earlier this afternoon, His Excellency the Governor indicated that he had instructed (or will be instructing) the Financial Secretary pursuant to section 103 of the BVI constitution to provide $800,000 for the police, monies which were repeatedly asked for to augment the police force.

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