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Hon Baba F. Aziz is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Honourable Baba F. Aziz is acting in the Office of Governor from Saturday, June 8 until Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
UPDATE: 'I will seek to continue to drive crime down'- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his reappointment for two more years at the head the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews aka ‘Mick’ says he is delighted to be offered the opportunity to serve in the capacity once more, given the developmental needs of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed West Indies bowling coach
LAHORE, Pakistan- Former Pakistani leg-spinner, Mushtaq Ahmed Malik will become the new bowling coach of the West Indies Cricket team, the agency representing him confirmed on Tuesday May 8, 2018.
Clive McCoy is Tourism Liaison Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Thriving in times of rapid change requires versatility and agility of individuals. These are the ingredients of success within any organization. During the hurricane recovery process, the Premier’s Office recognized the need to strengthen the linkage between the tourism and hospitality public and private sector, with a view to expediting the recovery of the industry.
Rosalie Adams Out! David D. Archer In! as Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Permanent Secretary in the Deputy Governor’s Office Mr David D. Archer has been appointed Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, replacing veteran civil servant Mrs Rosalie Adams.
'Tough on drugs' lawyer appointed US District Attorney for USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— United States Attorney General Jeff B. Sessions on January 4, 2018 announced the appointment of Gretchen C.F. Shappert as Interim United States Attorney for the US Virgin Islands (USVI) pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546, which provides that “the Attorney General may appoint a United States Attorney for the district in which the office of United States Attorney is vacant.”
Elton Georges out! Sheila N. Brathwaite in! as Complaints Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands News Online had first and accurately reported on January 14, 2015 that the hunt was on for a new Complaints Commissioner and that several persons had applied for the post. Of those who this news site had reported were afforded interviews, Mrs Sheila N. Brathwaite has been appointed to the post first held by Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE.
Ian B. Penn appointed Deputy CIO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our news room from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) is that Virgin Islander Attorney at Law Mr. Ian B. Penn has been appointed Acting Deputy Chief Immigration Officer in the Government’s Immigration Department.
Former Prosecutor Sarah A. Benjamin appointed Deputy Registrar
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that former prosecutor, Sarah A. Benjamin, has been appointed to the post of Deputy Registrar at the Supreme Court.
Premier confirms Hong Kong Office head ‘pinpointed’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An offer has already been made to the person who has been identified to head the territory’s Hong Kong office, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
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