Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Scherrie Griffin has said that the Preliminary Voters’ List for 2022 is available for inspection beginning September 9. Ms. Griffin said in accordance with Section 18 (5)(b) of the Elections Act, 1994 and Amendments, the list is available for inspection for a period of ten days ending on September 19. The … Continued
What makes a great public officer? That was the question Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. sought to address during his monthly message for September 2022. The Deputy Governor said, ” I believe that anyone that decides to work for the public service must have people at their heart. They must decide that coming to work … Continued
General Manager of BVIEC Leroy Abraham says the Corporation is waiting with bated breath to see what it believes will be the positive impact of the CARILEC Resiliency and Energy Efficiency Project in helping Virgin Islanders to make more educated decisions when managing their home’s energy consumption. “We have high expectations at BVIEC that this … Continued
Leaping straight into his new duties upon assuming sovereignty on the heels of his mother’s death, King Charles III delivered his first public address on Friday September 9th. His speech was streamed to an audience of about 2,000 who attended a remembrance service for the queen at St Paul’s Cathedral, and was also televised for … Continued
Persons who are desirous of purchasing lands and property in the Virgin Islands will now have the information they need readily available following a change in the present policy. Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Honourable Melvin Turnbull said the change in policy is expected to come into effect on Wednesday September 21, and will … Continued
Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8 September 2022 after 70 years of loyal public service. Further details will be issued concerning the funeral, for which the Territory will be invited to observe two minutes’ silence in honour of Her Majesty The Queen. The Union Flag has been half-masted at the Governor’s Office and … Continued
Elvia Smith- Maduro has been appointed acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office. As Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Smith- Maduro will be responsible for providing advice, assistance and administrative support on the formulation of policy for the ministry, its departments and the Government as a whole. She will also coordinate and manage the functions of … Continued
His Excellency Governor John Rankin hosted a gun salute this afternoon as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died yesterday, September 8. Among those present at the ceremony were Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Members of the National Unity Government, Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser, Territorial At Large Representative … Continued
Six Cuban nationals and one Kittitian were detained this morning for illegal entry into the British Virgin Islands in a joint operation involving the U.S. Coast Guard, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, the Virgin Islands Search and Rescue and the Joint Task Force. This was confirmed in a media release from the police which … Continued
VI Archery Association Caribbean Development Championships & CAC Games Qualifier INSERT PHOTOS THROUGHOUT Winnette Lawrence and Ritseeniyah Georges both competed in the Compound Women division, shooting at 50 meters at the CAC Qualifiers in Santo Domingo. Having departed the territory on September 2, 2022. 19 Countries competed at the CAC Qualifiers comprising of Bahamas, Barbados, … Continued
