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Public Servants eligible for ‘pandemic leave’ – Michelle Donovan-Stevens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the closure of all schools Territory-wide, parents who have no support system for their children and have exhausted all other means are eligible for pandemic leave, Director of Human Resources for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Michelle Donovan-Stevens has said.
Born for Greatness
Lorna M. George
On 02.02.2020 I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the launching of my cousin, the Deputy Governor, David D. Archer Jr’s book- Pioneering Greatness in his own unique and enterprising way.
Report ‘improper conduct by judicial officers’ to Dep Gov Office- David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said persons who have legitimate complaints about improper conduct by judicial officers should make such complaints under confidential correspondence to the Deputy Governor’s Office.
Local Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit appointed Acting DPP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Principal Crown Counsel in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit has been appointed as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions with effect from December 14, 2019.
Final 2016 increments to be paid by February month end!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has promised public officers that all remaining increments for 2016 will be paid in the next 49 days.
Remembrance Day to be observed November 10, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The territory will honour and pay tribute to those who fought in World War I and other conflicts as well as those who served in various armed forces when it observes Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 10, 2019.
‘There’s something of a bright side’ to DPP’s departure- David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “For those rising through the legal profession, there is something of a bright side to Ms Hollis’ departure: An opportunity now exists for the next DPP to rise to meet the challenge of this post and I call on others to consider employment with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and in other roles needed to ensure optimum functioning of this critical Office.”
Public service, schools given all clear as TS Karen moves from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Blown transformers, low-lying roads strewn with rocks and slight flooding on some roads were some of the effects of Tropical Storm Karen that made its way past the Virgin Islands last night, September 24, 2019.
Public schools closed; Staggered closure to Public Service today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Based on information from the 11:00pm weather update on September 23, 2019, Government is advising that only workers from essential services and critical government departments including Information Technology, waste management, public works and social care providers report for work on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
Fake! No official statement made on closure of public service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Tropical Storm Karen forecast to reach the Virgin Islands on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, there have been several advisories circulating, including fake ones.