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Premier mum on border management strategy
A plan for managing the territoryâs borders during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been drafted and provided to members of the National Security Council, Premier Andrew Fahie said last Thursday …
A plan for managing the territoryâs borders during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been drafted and provided to members of the National Security Council, Premier Andrew Fahie said last Thursday in the House of Assembly in response to a question from opposition member Mitch Turnbull.
However, when pressed for details about the plan, the cost of barges used for surveying territorial waters, and the size of the marine fleet across all law enforcement agencies, Mr. Fahie declined to provide any information, citing potential risks to law enforcement officers and possible impediments to government functions.
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After five tumultuous years, Police Commissioner Michael Matthews passes the torch
Six years ago, at a conference in Miami for prison superintendents of the British overseas territories, Michael Matthews sat next to a man who told him about a job opening …
In his five years as police commissioner, Michael Matthews had to lead the police force through some of the biggest challenges in the history of the Virgin Islands. Nevertheless, he said he hopes the force he leaves behind is better than the one he inherited. (Photo: JOEY WALDINGER)
Six years ago, at a conference in Miami for prison superintendents of the British overseas territories, Michael Matthews sat next to a man who told him about a job opening for the police commissioner of the Virgin Islands.
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New police boat repaired, ready
Shortly after the police forceâs new boat arrived in the territory in June, it was damaged when officers on patrol were pushed by a strong current onto a reef, Deputy …
After the Midnight Justice was damaged in June, the police force’s newest addition to its marine fleet is now back up and running, Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James said during a press conference last week. (Photo: JOEY WALDINGER)
Shortly after the police forceâs new boat arrived in the territory in June, it was damaged when officers on patrol were pushed by a strong current onto a reef, Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James said last week during a Dec. 2 press conference.