The Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Andrew A. Fahie laid a wreath at the UK’s Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, on Sunday, 14 November. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Virgin Islands from today attending the annual Overseas Territories (OT) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in the United Kingdom (UK), which will be the first JMC in-person meeting since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   

Twenty individuals are now British Citizens after reciting the Oath of Allegiance and  Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom during the British Citizenship Registration Ceremony on November 12.

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is seeking qualified applicants with industry experience to apply for membership to its Board of Directors.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr will act in the Office of Governor from November 13 to 22 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory on business.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has delivered the Territory’s 2022 Budget Address under the theme: “Strategically positioning New Industries with Sustainability and Innovation: Continuing to improve the standard of living with focus on Education, Small Business, Healthcare and Technology”.

The Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly (ADH/Home) is the recipient of a MP-30 I (30KW) generator courtesy of Unite BVI. The generator was handed over at a short ceremony on Friday, November 5.

Activities to mark the second week of Culture and Tourism Month is expected to be filled with excitement as BVI LIT Fest fires up with discussions and schools across the Territory celebrate their traditional culture week.

The Office of Gender Affairs is calling for the protection of women and children in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.

Fresh Water Pond, West End Tortola resident, Mr. Franklyn Smith received the keys to a newly built home on behalf of Troy Smith and the Smith Family as the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme continues to assist families in need.