Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is away from the Territory attending the Pre-Joint Ministerial Council Meeting (JMC) in Turks and Caicos from Tuesday, July 19 until Thursday, July 21.

His Excellency the Acting Governor, Mr. Robert Mathavious, on the advice of the Public Service Commission, has approved the acting appointment of Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe as Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office.

Her Majesty in accordance with section 36(2) (b) and (c) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, has designated Mrs. Rosalie Adams to act in the Office of Deputy Governor for the period from August 8 to 31.

Senior citizens’ programmes will be closed in July and August to facilitate staff training and programme evaluations.

Local author, Phoenicia Warner will launch her first book ‘Overcome Your Thirst’ in a 7:00 a.m. ceremony this Saturday, July 16 at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom. 

Junior Minister for Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Honourable Marlon A. Penn has expressed the Territory’s interest in forging a partnership with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA).

Ms. Kim Hollis, QC has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions of the British Virgin Islands.

Virgin Gorda native, Ms. Jacqueline Vanterpool was appointed the first female Superintendent in the history of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

The softball field in Road Town will soon be named after Mr. E. Walwyn Brewley, who was an integral force in the development of softball in the Territory.

Persons who are interested in building their homes and other structures, are encouraged to seek the services of knowledgeable architects.