The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported that of the 31 recommendations assigned to their office, twenty (20) have been completed, ten (10) are significantly advanced, and one (1) is no longer applicable. Photo: VINO/File

Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr said his office has been aggressively working toward meeting the requirements of all 31 recommendations that fall under its purview. Photo: GIS/File

According to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) today, February 20, 2024, this development follows Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean and UK Overseas Territories, David H. Rutley’s visit to the Territory, during which he urged the Government to aggressively advance the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations.

Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr commented on the significant progress being made adding that his office has been aggressively working toward meeting the requirements of all 31 recommendations that fall under its purview.

The Deputy Governor said, “This is a major responsibility, and public officers within our Office and throughout the Governor’s Group continue to show their unwavering dedication in seeing this process to completion.” He said that reform is a vital component in advancing the work of Government and transforming the Public Service into a world-class organisation.

PS Dabreo-Lettsome ‘pleased’ with significant progress

Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Sharleen S. Dabreo-Lettsome, MBE similarly noted that all recommendations assigned to the Office of the Deputy Governor are well advanced. 

Mrs. Dabreo-Lettsome, MBE said. “I am pleased with the significant progress that we were able to share with Minister Rutley. I encourage all public officers within the Office of the Deputy Governor and throughout other ministries to continue at this swift pace.”

Individuals interested in the progress of the COI implementation can visit vicoiimplementation.vg for first-hand, updated information on the status of the recommendations.

The United Kingdom (UK) has mandated the VI to complete its CoI Implementation has agreed by May 2024.