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John J. Rankin
Governor ranking inducted into Lions Club of Tortola as honorary Lion
Governor John Rankin is now an Honorary Lion of the Lions Club of Tortola after he was recently inducted into the Lions Club of Tortola in keeping with the Club’s long-standing tradition.
Governor’s statement puts assent of Whistleblower Act in doubt
The Whistleblower Act 2021 that passed through the House of Assembly (HOA) this month might be in danger of not receiving immediate assent from the governor who must approve all bills for them to become law.
20 BVI residents now British citizens
Twenty residents have now become British Citizens after completing their ceremonial obligations at Government House on Thursday June 24.
20 registered as British Citizens
Twenty Virgin Islands residents are the newest registered British Citizens after they received certificates and recited the Affirmation of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty during a ceremony at Government House Thursday morning, June 24, ...
VI placed on UK Green Travel List; VI Gov’t welcomes move
News that the United Kingdom (UK) has placed the [British] Virgin Islands on the Green List for Travel, along with other Overseas Territories and Antigua and Barbuda from June 30, 2021, has been welcomed by Premier and Tourism Minister H...
Governor: ‘Undue political influence eroding public service confidence’
Governor John Rankin has asserted that perceived attempts by the government to exert undue political pressure on public officers have resulted in an erosion of public service confidence in the BVI.
Cabinet’s tender waivers depart from Finance Management Act - Governor
The Cabinet has been accused of waiving the tender process for multiple government contracts when the circumstances were not justifiable to do so.
No assent! Disaster Management Act ‘infringes’ my duties - Gov
More than four months after being passed in the House of Assembly, Governor John Rankin revealed that he has not yet assented the Disaster Management Act 2020; parts of which he said undermines his constitutional responsibilities.
We Are Maturing! Whistleblower Legislation Has Initial Readings
Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley said the long-awaited Whistleblower Act 2021 making it to the House of Assembly is indicative of a maturing nation.
Disaster Management Council to review hurricane readiness today
Having now entered the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Disaster Management Council will be meeting today (June 18) to discuss territorial hurricane readiness.
27 naturalised as BVI citizens
A total of 27 persons were recently naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands.
Davies heads new social policy role in health ministry
In a Government Information services release, it was announced that Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Ms. Petrona Davies began a special assignment as Policy Specialist for the Social Sector this week.
Davies halts duties to commence special policy assignment for gov’t
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health & Social Development Petrona has been given a “special assignment” to serve as Policy Specialist for the territory’s social sector.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Official dive!
Decked in diving gear, Governor John Rankin and Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley were photographed as they sought to explore a section of the underwater world in the BVI on Tuesday.
Insurance a necessary cost in business and life
With the advent of another hurricane season and a slow recovery from two of the worst back-to-back category 5 hurricanes in 2017, one local insurer is sounding an early warning of preparedness to residents of the BVI once again.
Romney-Varlack Out! Brown-Turnbull In! as Registrar of Interests
Mrs Clearlie Brown-Turnbull, a native of the Virgin Islands with fifteen consecutive years of management experience in the Public Service, has been appointed Registrar of Interests effective June 1, 2021.
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard confirmed as BVIPA MD
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has confirmed the appointment of Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard as the Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority for the next two years.
Gov't Documents In Severe Disarray, CoI Requests More Time To Complete Probe
Documents submitted to the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) from the Government have been in such disarray and in a poor state, that the lifespan of the UK-backed investigation will likely be extended.
Maynard Confirmed As Ports Boss
Acting Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Mrs. Oleanvine Maynard has been promoted and has been confirmed in the post of Managing Director.
COI seeks deadline extension to report findings
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has sought an extension of the July deadline previously assigned to deliver a report on his findings.
Community policing relaunched with 16 officers
After a hiatus of some four years, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reintroduced community policing as one of the strategies to combat crime and restore the community's trust in the police.
Hurricane Season Begins | UK Naval Ships on Standby In Case Of Need – Governor
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is officially underway, and residents of the British Virgin Islands are being told that they can rest assured that two United Kingdom Ships are on standby in the event that external help is required dur...
National Security Meeting Called Over Fatal Stabbing At Prison
The National Security Council (NSC) is expected to meet sometime today to discuss the stabbing incident that occurred at Her Majesty’s Prison, which left Nichail Chambers dead and three others injured.
NSC meeting called over prisoner's death
Following the stabbing incident at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) that left one dead and 3 injured on May 30, 2021, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, has called a meeting of the National Security Council.
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