Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor until August 10, in the absence of His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, who is out of the Territory.
Topic: Driver’s Licences, Festival and Fairs | Posted By: alsmith
Friday, 19 July 2024 - 9:01am
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in the Virgin Islands has unveiled the winning design for the commemorative license plate celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Emancipation Festival.
Topic: Ministry of Health, Waste Management | Posted By: alsmith
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 - 4:23pm
The Department of Waste Management is currently carrying out a beautification project across the Territory that has employed 225 youngsters between the ages of 11 and 17.
New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms. Mary Caul both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.
Topic: COI, COI Recommendations | Posted By: alsmith
Friday, 12 July 2024 - 3:47pm
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to work diligently to complete the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, by the 31 August 2024 deadline.
Twelve thousand gallons of waste oil is scheduled to be exported by the end of July as the Department of Waste Management continues its quest of achieving a cleaner, greener and more beautiful Virgin Islands.
Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley announces that Virgin Islands tourism sector has demonstrated unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, marking a historic milestone in visitor arrivals.
Topic: Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Water and Sewerage | Posted By: alsmith
Friday, 12 July 2024 - 8:36am
Better management of the Territory’s Water Distribution Network is in the pipeline as a major contract was signed to curtail non-revenue water and create sustainability through the building of local capacity in leak detection.
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced an upcoming increase in the Territory’s minimum wage. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, disclosed that the minimum wage will rise to $8.50 per hour, effective from 30th November 2024.
