Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from October 24  to  November 1 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

It is with great sadness that I have been made aware of the death of Sir David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West in the United Kingdom.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone is informing the Anegada community that he will hold office hours on the sister island on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building.

Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Resiliency these have been theme words of this Government of the Virgin Islands. Today is no exception as you are witnesses to yet another example of your Government working for you.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer and Permanent Secretary Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley have received the keys for the completed ground floor of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Road Town. 

Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone is pictured commending nurses during a ceremony in observance of ‘Emergency Nurses Week’. 

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Heroes’ and Forefathers Day the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 18 October 2021. 

Representatives of Charter companies and operators are invited to a symposium on Friday, October 15 to discuss the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act., No. 29 of 2021 and its policies, procedures and requirements; as well as get an update on policies and requirements in accordance with the Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act., No 8 of 1992.

Today, October 5^th is celebrated as World Teachers’ Day around the world. The theme for this year is “Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to inform the public that Mr. Benito Wheatley will continue in his role as Special Envoy of the Premier until December 31, 2022. The extension was agreed by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands on September 22, 2021.