UK funds new Rigid Inflatable Boats for RVIPF
As local law enforcement officers continue to police against smuggling activity in the BVI, the United Kingdom is financing the purchase of four Rigid Inflatable Boats to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith made that announcement on Friday during the final day of his visit to the BVI last Friday.
“It’s great to be at the marina today (Friday, February 3) to announce that the UK has funded four new Rigid Inflatable Boats for the Police which will provide a real boost to their capability,” Lord Goldsmith said.
“We are building a stronger, modern partnership between the UK and the BVI—and that applies not only to the UK’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of this beautiful territory. It also applies in other areas like health, education and energy reform, where there is room for a stronger and better partnership—sharing best practice, technical expertise, encouraging investment into the territory.”
The Office of the Governor has portfolio responsibility for the RVIPF, which continues to report incidents of illegal entry and smuggling activity in the BVI.
Just last month, nearly two dozen illegal immigrants were discovered on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. The group of immigrants was found aboard a vessel and comprises about 12 men, four women, and four minors. The were said to be Haitian.
“It’s great to be at the marina today (Friday, February 3) to announce that the UK has funded four new Rigid Inflatable Boats for the Police which will provide a real boost to their capability,” Lord Goldsmith said.
“We are building a stronger, modern partnership between the UK and the BVI—and that applies not only to the UK’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of this beautiful territory. It also applies in other areas like health, education and energy reform, where there is room for a stronger and better partnership—sharing best practice, technical expertise, encouraging investment into the territory.”
The Office of the Governor has portfolio responsibility for the RVIPF, which continues to report incidents of illegal entry and smuggling activity in the BVI.
Just last month, nearly two dozen illegal immigrants were discovered on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. The group of immigrants was found aboard a vessel and comprises about 12 men, four women, and four minors. The were said to be Haitian.
