New governor takes office.(U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS)(John deJongh)(Brief article)deJongh, John
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating a tragic marine accident that occurred on Friday, November 22, after 6 pm in the vicinity of Saba Rock. Local News Nov 26, 2024 0 RVIPF Alerts Public About Criminal Gang Activities In Tortola The Royal Virgin Isla...
Following the defederation of the Leeward Islands colony in 1956 and the abolition of the office of governor in 1960, the islands became a crown colony. In 1958 theWest IndiesFederation was established, but the British Virgin Islands declined to join, in order to retain close economic ties wit...
The government is organized under theOrganic Act of the Virgin Islands, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1936 andamendedin 1954 and subsequently. The government has three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The governor, elected by universal adult (18 years and older) suffrage to a...
Following the defederation of the Leeward Islands colony in 1956 and the abolition of the office of governor in 1960, the islands became a crown colony. In 1958 the West Indies Federation was established, but the British Virgin Islands declined to join, in order to retain close economic ties...