GIS Governor Designate Mr. John Rankin, CMG arrived in the Territory this evening, January 14. Mr. Rankin will be sworn in as the 15th Governor of the Virgin Islands subsequent to the completion of the required 14-day quarantine. Upon the announcement of his appointment last year, Mr. Rankin said that while 2020 was a challenging year, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Government is working on a National Sustainable Development Plan with the support of Dr. June Soomer who is currently visiting the territory. Dr. Soomer who hails from St. Lucia is currently the Chairman of the Open Campus Council at the University of the West Indies. She previously served as the Secretary … Continued
His Excellency the Governor has announced that the UK Government will donate and deliver 8,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to BVI next month. This announcement follows the commitment made by the UK Government last year to provide all Overseas Territories with COVID-19 vaccines. BVI will be receiving the vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced a draft Bill for Integrity in Public Life Legislation. The proposed legislation promises “buffer corruption in public affairs” and Government levels and provide promotional opportunities based on integrity with the Public Service. Anti-corruption legislation has been long called for in the Virgin Islands as members of the … Continued
The National Parks of the Virgin Islands (NPT) has teamed up with local dive operators and marine experts to tackle Stoney Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the British Virgin Islands. SCTLD is a lethal coral disease that has the potential to kill half of the stony coral species in the British Virgin Islands. Since its … Continued
Fourteen students from the British Virgin Islands will graduate virtually this week from the University of the West Indies. The confirmation was made via Facebook on the “Uwi Open Campus BVI” page. The post reads “fourteen (14) Graduates from BVI are among the 8,500 members of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Class of … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has organised a series of community meetings with the public starting Wednesday, January 13. According to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, all members of his Government will be present at the meetings. Premier Fahie said, “As a Government we will have regular meetings in different … Continued
Newly appointed, Complaints Commissioner, Mrs. Erica R. Smith-Penn signed her Oath of Confidentiality in the presence of the Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer. Mrs. Smith-Penn is now ready to execute her role and serve the people of the Virgin Islands. Deputy Governor Archer, confirmed the signing of the Oath of Confidentiality via facebook post published … Continued
(CNN) – Eve Branson, mother of Richard Branson, the billionaire founder of the Virgin Group, has died of coronavirus, her son announced Monday. In a blog post announcing the death, Branson said that his mother “held on for one last victory, managing to fight off the virus, but had expended all of her energy in the process.” She … Continued
Press Release The BVI Financial Services Commission (the “Commission”) announces Mr Kenneth Baker’s promotion to Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 01 February 2021. Mr. Baker’s new responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of the Commission’s day-to-day operations including the regulation of the BVI’s financial services industry; the development of new services; strengthening product … Continued
