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      E.g., 15 Jun 2025

      Message by the Governor Rankin on the Passage of Tropical Storm Philippe

      Tuesday, 3 October 2023 - 3:43pm

      Good day to all in the Virgin Islands.

      I have been closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Philippe, and I have been briefed regularly by the team at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM).

      Statement By Acting Premier On The Passing Of Senator Chucky Hansen

      Tuesday, 3 October 2023 - 2:19pm

      I was saddened to learn that former USVI Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen passed away yesterday afternoon after a period of illness.

      Statement by Governor Rankin - Fourth Quarterly Review Report of the COI Recommendations Implementation

      Friday, 29 September 2023 - 4:29pm

      Today I have published my Fourth Quarterly Review of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

      Statement From the Ministry of Education in Response to Industrial Action at The Elmore Stoutt High School

      Wednesday, 27 September 2023 - 3:21pm

      On Tuesday 26th September, 2023, the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, the Ag. Permanent Secretary and the Ag. Chief Education Officer met with the administration and staff of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). 

      Statement by Governor Rankin on the Youth Empowerment Projects Fund

      Tuesday, 26 September 2023 - 11:57am

      The Governor’s Office has a fund totalling $30,000 to fund youth empowerment projects in the BVI. The Governor’s Office welcomes applications from organisations, or partnerships across organisations, for projects up to the value of $10,000.

      Governor's Statement on His Visit to the Auguste George Airport (Anegada)

      Friday, 22 September 2023 - 4:55pm

      The Governor was in Anegada today together with Deputy Commissioner of Police Amory and members of the BVI Airports Authority. He visited the airport and inspected the wreckage of the plane that was destroyed by fire following an unauthorized landing in the early hours of Wednesday. After the landing, a quantity of illicit drugs was recovered.

      Statement by the Ministry of Communications and Works - Update On The Water Production Issues At Handsome Bay Virgin Gorda

      Thursday, 21 September 2023 - 12:01pm

      The water scarcity that the Valley, Virgin Gorda, has been experiencing is attributed to three main culprits: The inadequate production of water, the inadequacy of the distribution system and Sargassum Seaweed infiltration.

      Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 30th August and 6th September, 2023

      Thursday, 14 September 2023 - 2:52pm

      Cabinet Meeting – 30th August, 2023

      His Excellency, the Governor John, J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the meeting held on 30th August, 2023, which was held at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.

      All Members were present. 

      Sargassum Seaweed Causes Water Interruption on Virgin Gorda

      Thursday, 14 September 2023 - 2:27pm

      The Ministry of Communications and Works was advised that the Sargassum Seaweed at Handsome Bay inhibited the operation of the water production of the Desalination Plant. In turn, the distribution of water was disrupted to customers in the Valley, Virgin Gorda.

      Statement by Premier Wheatley on the Passing of Mr. Ronald Donovan, Registrar of Shipping

      Wednesday, 13 September 2023 - 10:08am

      Madam Speaker, we are here in the House of Assembly at this stage to handle matters related to advancing the Shipping Registry.

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