Mrs. Erica R. Smith-Penn has been appointed Complaints Commissioner effective January 1, 2021.

On Thursday, 5^th November His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is expected to deliver his final Speech from the Throne.

The Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OTs) are expected to receive any COVID-19 vaccine procured by the United Kingdom.

Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in his capacity as Vice Chair of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC), has presented the official report of the CDCC to the Member and Associate Member Countries of ECLAC on October 28 at the virtual 38^th Session of ECLAC, October 26-28.

Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, chaired a High-Level Panel on ‘Challenges for Caribbean to Building Back Better from COVID-19’ at the virtually held 38th Session of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), October 26-28, 2020.

As part of the Government of The Virgin Islands’ plans to achieve its vision to be a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, foreign and local investment by 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in consultation with members of his Cabinet, has made a decision to establish an ad hoc Economic Advisory Council to the Premier (EAC).

Twenty-six new British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) received Certificates of Naturalisation during a ceremony today.

Chief Fire Officer, Mr. Zebalon McLean said the dangers of backyard and outdoor burning were the main focus of activities to observe this year’s Fire Safety Awareness Week.

Educators across the Territory are engaged in a five-day CARICOM Teacher Standards Review workshop as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to build resilience in the education system.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that despite the experiences with COVID-19, the Territory has a lot to be thankful for as he invited residents to another Praise and Thanksgiving Service.