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February 29th, 2024
Mervin D. Hastings In! Michelle A. V. McLean Out! As she retires from Labour Dept

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, February 29, 2024 is Labour Commissioner Mrs Michelle A. V. McLean’s last day on the job as Commissioner of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.

December 13th, 2023
Marcel Tschanz tipped for CEO of VP Bank

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There is soon to be a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, as Nicholas Clark is set to retire.

December 6th, 2023
Chief Immigration Officer Ian B. Penn to retire this month

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being confirmed as the Chief Immigration Officer on September 3, 2020, and with many years in the Immigration Department, Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn, an indigenous Virgin Islander, is to retire from the public service.

November 25th, 2023
Andrew C. Bickerton retires as President of BVIFA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The long-time President of the British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), Mr Andrew C. Bickerton aka 'Andy' has announced his retirement from the job, to take effect from November 30, 2023, according to a letter seen by our news center.

October 31st, 2023
Phyllis Evans moves to new role; Bethsaida V. Smith-Hanley tipped for Clerk of HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After fourteen years as the Clerk of the House of Assembly (HoA) and some 45 years as a public servant, Mrs Phyllis Evans is expected to retire from her current post as the Clerk of the HoA.

July 18th, 2023
DWM shake-up: Trinidadian Marcus Solomon In! Neville R. Allen Sr Out!

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom is there has been a shake-up at the Government-run Department of Waste Management (DWM).

July 18th, 2023
Despite slight disagreements ‘it's been my joy’ to work with Gov Rankin– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor John J. Rankin, CMG is set to enter retirement from the United Kingdom (UK) civil service when he demits the Governor's Office in a few months' time and Mr Daniel Pruce has already been named the next Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024.

March 28th, 2023
Premier vows to repeal HoA Retirement Act & consult independent body

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) and Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has vowed to repeal the House of Assembly’s Retiring Allowances Legislative Service Amendment Act 2021, and even suggested that an independent body should be tasked with creating a pension plan.

March 8th, 2023
Hon Vanterpool gives 'bon voyage' speech in HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what he described as his bon voyage speech in the House of Assembly on March 2, 2023, Fourth District Representative Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool expressed gratitude to those who worked and supported him over his 25 years in politics.

January 25th, 2023
W&SD boss Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard retires! Is she running for office?

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Word reaching our news centre is that Director of Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has retired.

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