During the Premier’s One-on-One Update on Current Matters Press Briefing on 6th January, 2023, a question was asked about the hiring of three persons to the Government of the Virgin Islands.  

The public is advised that the hiring of two of the persons to the Public Service to serve as Information Officers was done in accordance with the Service Commissions Regulations, 2014 and section 92 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.    

Additionally, the contracting of the third person to serve as a Special Adviser to the Premier was done in accordance with section 3(3)(b)(ix) of the Public Procurement Act, 2021.   

The Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to ensuring that its policies and procedures are carried out efficiently and effectively.