His Excellency, the Governor, Daniel Pruce signed agreements with authorised officers to expand their ability to appoint public officers to now include Grades 8 to12, in accordance with the Appointment to Public Office (Devolution of Human Resource Functions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024.

The BVI Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Hon. Lorna Smith, held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) inShenzhen, which serves to foster international economic and trade cooperation.

Good afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands!

I wish to take a few minutes to provide a response to the Governor’s Press Conference on the Sixth Quarterly Review of the Implementation of the COI Recommendations under the Framework Agreement between the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK).

The Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) has completed a Public Service 101 course on Jost Van Dyke.

The Virgin Islands Public Service Toastmasters Club has advanced to the District 81 International Speech Contest, scheduled for May 18, 2024.

The Department of Human Resources observed World Day of Health and Safety in the Workplace on April 30, 2024.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is set to launch a special commemorative license plate in celebration of the 70th Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival. 

The public is advised that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) road and cone tests have been rescheduled due to the inclement weather conditions.

The new dates are as follows:

Cone and Road Test Dates:

• May 8: Rescheduled to May 14
• May 9: Rescheduled to May 21

Overseas Road Test Date:

• May 8 and 9: Rescheduled to May 17

Any inconvenience caused is regretted.

The public is advised that due to the ongoing inclement weather, Government Offices will offer reduced services today, 8^th May, 2024.

The Director of Customer Service, Ms. Kedimone Rubaine, has launched a quarterly Government customer service newsletter.