Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE has stated that a focused and structured approach is needed to fill local talent at the most senior levels in Government.

The self-propelled modular trailer used for transporting the new Wartsila generators from Port Purcell to the Pockwood Pond Power Station is currently not working and in need of repair.

The Ministry of Communications and Works confirmed that the first of three new Wartsila diesel-fired generators has arrived safely at the BVI Electricity Corporation’s Pockwood Pond Power Station.

Mrs. Geraldine Ritter-Freeman has been appointed to act as Chief Immigration Officer for a period of one year.

Three Wartsila diesel generators producing a total of 24.4MW of power have arrived in the Territory.

Consolidation and reinforcement are the terms that were used by His Excellency the Governor Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE to describe his tenure thus far as the Territory’s Governor.

Small businesses in the Territory are receiving more training support to assist in the enhancement of their skills to deliver quality services.

Tribute is being paid to the cultural contribution made by horse racing stalwarts in the Virgin Islands to the sport with an exhibition.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to submit comments on the suitability of applicants for the Climate Change Trust Fund Board of Trustees.

Newly appointed Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe has reported for duty in the Deputy Governor’s Office.