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.

Virgin Islands Police Force To Get More Officers And Training

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 - 11:49am

The Government of the Virgin Islands has reiterated its commitment to fully equip the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to efficiently achieve its mandate.

Jacqueline Vanterpool Appointed First Female Superintendent

Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 3:40pm

Newly appointed Superintendent, Ms. Jacqueline Vanterpool

Jacqueline Vanterpool Appointed First Female Superintendent

Wednesday, 13 July 2016 - 3:27pm

Virgin Gorda native, Ms. Jacqueline Vanterpool was appointed the first female Superintendent in the history of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

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