Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley is attending the funeral of former USVI Senator Alicia “Chucky” Hansen, on behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands.

The Governor’s Office is sad to announce the death of Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands Peter Penfold CMG OBE, who passed away on October 1^st 2023.

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

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has instituted COVID-19 Burial Protocols to support families who have the difficult task of burying loved ones who died from the disease.  

This guide contains important information on what to do when burying a loved one whose death is related to COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands.  It contains a step-by-step process for registering the death, getting approval for the final resting place, the viewing of loved ones and the funeral service.

The public is reminded that there will be a public viewing for the late Mr. Elton Georges, CMG, OBE on Thursday, April 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Sea Cow’s Bay Methodist Church.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of The Honourable Omar Wallace Hodge who served his beloved BVI for over thirty (30) years, six (6) of which he served as Minister for Natural Resources and Labour.