The Office of the Deputy Governor and the Department of Human Resources have launched a Job Evaluation Project for the Public Service.Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome said through the project, the team would utilise data on job profiles within the Public Service to determine the relative value the role brings to the organisation.The project will be executed jointly by the Office of the Deputy Governor and the Department of Human Resources wh...

On Monday 9th December, the Inquiries Act, 2024 came into force. This is the first new piece of primary legislation to be brought into force as a result of the Commission of Inquiry.The Act repeals and replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1880, and will be used to govern any future public inquiries in the Virgin Islands. The Act sets new rules for appointing commissioners and describes the powers an inquiry will have.Governor Pruce said “I am delighted that we now have a modern and rob...

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) are the Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament 2024 winners in both junior and senior divisions.Shamoy Joseph placed first, Jordan Hinds placed second, while Rayante Edwards from St. Georges’ Secondary School placed third in the Senior Secondary Division.In the junior division, the top three students are Dimitri Fungfook of ESHS who placed first, and remained undefeated throughout the tournament, Royson Adams of ESHS placed second, while Ms. Shane-An...

This Christmas, the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital (DDOSH) experienced the true spirit of giving, thanks to the thoughtful contributions of Ogier, Smiths Gore, and the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town. Their generosity brought comfort and joy to patients and staff, making the holiday season brighter for everyone.The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town donated pillows, hospital gowns, and self-care kits to the Emergency Room on Giving Tuesday. They also decorated the grand Christm...

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley has expressed gratitude to the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) for its donation of Christmas gifts to more than 100 children across the Territory.The Government of the Virgin Islands partnered with the FCCA and the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) to bring holiday joy by distributing Christmas gifts to the children at the YEP Headquarters in East End December 16.  Staff from the MSC Virtuosa Cruise Ship entertaine...

The multi-faceted community development programme, Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive, presented by the Territorial At-Large Representative, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, was launched on Friday, 6th December, 2024. The Paint the Town: Community Beautification Project was identified as the firstproject to be implemented. East End along with Long Look and Anegada communities were chosen to be the first recipients of the initiative. Hon. Smith, stated, “The Terrance B. Lettsome Inte...

In a recent communication from the British Virgin Islands Banking Association, businesses were advised to refrain from charging a minimum for card purchases or imposing of processing fees on card transactions. While the association claims that such practices are illegal, it does not reference any specific laws or provisions to support this assertion. In fact, our initial review indicates that there is no existing legislation in the BVI prohibiting businesses from charging fees for credit card tr...

Green VI happily invites all VI residents to join in and help make the Holiday Season bright, green and sustainable!  Let’s embrace eco-friendly ways to say “Happy Holidays” and “I Love You” by re-thinking past customs and embracing creative new approaches to gifting, shopping, cooking, decorating and more. Here’s some tips for a “VI Green” Season of caring, sharing and living healthier:  Gift Experiences Instead of Things by gifting...

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor until 6th January, 2025 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perf...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been made aware of a video circulating on social media that appears to advocate for the use of violence as a form of political expression. Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Kenrick Davis stated that the contents of the video may involve material that crosses the threshold for serious criminal offenses. He emphasized that while everyone has the constitutional right to freedom of expression, it does not permit individuals to express anything without ...