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THREE PUBLIC OFFICERS TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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Three public officers are set to receive training through the Caribbean Administration for Development Administration’s (CARICAD) Mid-Level Leadership Programme. This was announced in a Government Information Services release. Dr. Lavon Chalwell-Brewley, Calveia Scatliffe and Shaquana Vanterpool will participate in training sessions aimed at developing individuals for leadership roles within the Public Service. Permanent Secretary in … Continued

BVIHSA SHINES A LIGHT ON ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH

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The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has proudly joined in the support of the Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in a collaborative effort to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. In a media release BVIHSA said, “Under the guidance of our Acting CEO and Medical Advisor to VIAA, Dr. June … Continued

KINISHA FORBES APPOINTED AS NEW DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME STRATEGY AT RDA

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The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is pleased to announce that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective 12 September, 2023. In this role, Ms. Forbes will provide leadership and direction in the development of the Agency’s immediate and longer-term plans while managing the Programme Strategy Department. … Continued

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION TO PARTNER WITH REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES TO RECRUIT MORE TEACHERS

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The Ministry of Education is actively exploring the option of partnering with universities and educational institutions within the region to recruit competent and qualified teachers for the territory. Education Minister, Hon. Sharie De Castro made the announcement in the House of Assembly recently in response to questions posed by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Stacey Mather. De … Continued

SELECTED FROM AMONG 60,000 APPLICANTS – AUGUST & KING SPEAK ON SECURING CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

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Keon August and Cedric King of the British Virgin Islands are the recipients of the 2023 Chevening Scholarships. The two were officially announced as the recipients during a special ceremony held at the Government House which was also to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chevening Scholarship. August, who will be pursuing a Master’s of Science … Continued

OFFICIALS FROM THE UK & OTs TO MEET IN THE BVI TO DISCUSS ILLICIT FINANCE THIS WEEK

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Senior officials from the Overseas Territories (OTs) and the United Kingdom (UK) will be meeting in the BVI from September 12 to 14 to discuss Illicit Finance and ways to combat the global issue. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, made the announcement during a recent sitting of … Continued

RVIPF ISSUE APOLOGY FOR TRAFFIC DELAYS THIS MORNING

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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a public apology for the traffic delays experienced this morning in the vicinity of the Elmore Stoutt High School, after residents took to social media to voice their discontent with the long traffic lines. According to the police, the delays were due to the temporary traffic … Continued

CHINNERY IS NEWEST RECIPIENT OF SOCIAL HOME

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In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that the Ministry of Health and Social Development recently handed over the keys to a new home to the daughter of housing recipient Miss Casandra Sutton as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. Miss Shantell Chinnery accepted the keys on behalf of her mom who … Continued