Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. has signed the condolence book for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

After remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, a 21 Gun salute was fired in honour of Queen Elizabeth II.

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull, Acting Permanent Secretary Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott and Reviewer Mr. David Abednego are featured as they held their first meeting in relation to the Commission of Inquiry’s Recommendation B30 on the disposal of Crown Lands.

It’s official!

Marilin Malone Bass, joins the ranks of Virgin Islands authors, after the publishing and official launch of her book, ‘Boundless Childhood Joy: Tales from in and around the Garden’.

His Excellency, Governor John Rankin, is featured as he received his second booster at the D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

Acting Governor, His Excellency Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. is featured as he visited staff of the Incinerator Plant in Pockwood Pond.

Today was the final day of the UN Ocean Conference and it presented the opportunity for the Virgin Islands to join the discussion at the Global Island Partnership (GILSPA) Presentation. The event was titled: "Weathering Governance Uncertainty of Large-Scale Conservation Projects – A Leader Perspective to the Dialogue”.

The BVI Mediation Committee of the Supreme Court in conjunction with the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Regional Mediation Committee hosted a Refresher Mediation Training Seminar for court connected mediators in the Virgin Islands. 

Newly appointed Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro is featured as she met with primary and secondary school principals, teachers and counselors from both the private and public school system last week.

Left to Right – Cabinet Secretary Ms. Sandra Ward, Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer, His Excellency, the Governor and Chairman John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro. The first meeting with Members of the new Cabinet of the Virgin Islands was held on 11^th May, 2022 at the Premier’s Conference Room.