Mr. John Samuel has been appointed Director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry for a period of one year.

The Department of Information and Public Relations and individual team members who form the Joint Information Cell (JIC) are being recognised for their exemplary and stellar performance as the COVID-19 Heroes recognitions continue this week.

The Cabinet Office has been named the first COVID-19 Public Service Heroes following the launch of a recognition programme spearheaded by the Department of Human Resources, to recognise Public Officers who have performed exceptionally within the Service in support of the Virgin Islands’ Public Service and Territory during this global COVID-19 pandemic.