The world bid farewell to Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II on Monday during a historic, and well attended, state funeral. Thousands gathered in London to witness the final journey of the queen’s coffin as it was carried from Westminster hall to Westminster Abbey by 142 junior enlisted sailors of the Royal Navy. Ahead … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley In Wheatake 75, I reflected on communication and its relationship to effective leadership. In Wheatake 76, the third quality of effective leadership on which I am reflecting is”Building Strong Working Relationships.” A leader is a builder and a builder has to forge good working relationships with … Continued
The following is commentary by Dr. Charles H. Wheatley Today I will share an excerpt from the writings of Ed Yong in lieu of Wheatake 77 Before these days of electronic communication and scientific insights into the movements of hurricanes, our forebears followed the behaviour of animals when preparing for a hurricane landfall. The scissors … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 19 September 2022. Our warehouses and offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, … Continued
Mr. Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the Department of Disaster Management, having acted since January 2021. Acting Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. said Mr. Penn’s confirmation is retroactively effective as of January 1, 2022. He also commended Mr. Penn for his hard work in the Director capacity, thus far, … Continued
On the heels of King Charles III being formally proclaimed sovereign across the Commonwealth, one Caribbean country of which he is now Head of State has announced its intention to possibly sever its ties with the Monarchy in the near future. Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda The Honourable Gaston Browne, spoke just moments after … Continued
Last evening September 15th, 2022, Kyron McMaster was award a $38,000 check from Sports Minister Sharie de Castro on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands upon his welcome back to the territory. McMaster recently completed very successful athletic achievements over the last two seasons. McMaster who is a two-time Commonwealth Games and North … Continued
Amid public discourse surrounding a recent ban on the use of a section of the Ellis Thomas Downs Facility, which has resulted in the cancellation of the VI Horse Owners’ Association’s Labour Day Horse races, the relationship between the Unity Government and the Thomas Family has come under great scrutiny. New information has now come … Continued
His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D Archer, Jr. chaired a cabinet Meeting held on 2nd September, 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. With all members present the Meeting was held at the Financial Services Commission Resource Centre, Jones Building and the following was … Continued
His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D Archer, Jr. chaired a cabinet Meeting held on 29th August 2022, in the absence of Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. The Meeting was held at the Premier’s Office Conference Room and the following was decided: With all members present, the expiration … Continued
