Supervisor of Elections Ms. Scherrie N. Griffin and her team were recently honoured for their efficient planning and execution of the 2023 General Elections. Ms. Griffin was presented with a gift basket and acknowledged at a Heads of Department meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor Mr. David Archer Jr. The just concluded General Elections was Ms. Griffin’s first exercise as Supervisor.
I am very pleased to hold this press conference, which is the first by the new Government Administration that I lead. Today kicks off our plans for bi-monthly press conferences to ensure regular communication with the press. We are fully committed to transparency and keeping the public informed on what is taking place in government.
Topic: Cabinet, Elections, The Public Service | Posted By: lstevens
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 - 10:58am
The ceremony to swear in the Premier of the Virgin Islands and Ministers of Government took place on Tuesday, April 25, one day after the 2023 General Elections. Pictured are Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D.
Topic: Elections, House of Assembly | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 - 3:22pm
Following the elections held in the Territory on Monday 24 April 2023, the Governor has today received a letter from the elected members of the Virgin Islands Party, together with Mrs. Lorna Smith OBE, elected At Large Representative, that declares their support for the appointment of Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley as Premier of the Virgin Islands and for him to form the Government of the Virgin Islands in accordance with Section 52 of the VI Constitution Order, 2007.
Employers are reminded that in accordance with Section 65 (1) of the Elections Act, 1994: “Every employer shall on polling day, allow every voter in his employ a reasonable period for voting,