Lynette Harrigan, Niche Marketing and Tourism Liaison Manager at the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission received the award of Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) from His Majesty King Charles III for her contributions to International Travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and to the community in the British Virgin Islands.  This special recognition was given in the announcement of His Majesty King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours List.

Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said placements have been made for several applicants under the Government of the Virgin Islands Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) Programme.

Virgin Islands residents are reminded that it’s important to #BeReady for earthquakes year-round, as the VI is in a seismically active area.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualied persons to serve as Member (Representing Employers) and Member (Representing Employed persons) on the Social Security Board.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie B. de Castro said she is satisfied to see the completion of the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment project which has paved the way for students to return to a full day of classes.

Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister for Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Mrs. Wheatley led a delegation to attend the inauguration of Governor, Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. of the United States of the Virgin Islands (USVI), in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas on Monday, 2^nd January, 2023.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin CMG acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Friday, December 30 until such a time a new session is appointed.

Ms Lynette Harrigan has been awarded an MBE from His Majesty the King for her contributions to International Travel during the COVID pandemic and to the community in the British Virgin Islands.

In anticipation of increased visitors to our shores this weekend, officials from various Government agencies (Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority) are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance.