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Director of Communications Karia J. Christopher passes

Word reaching our News Centre is that the Director of Communications for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Ms Karia J. Christopher, has passed. Photo: GIS
The late Mrs Karia J. Christopher, 2nd from left, was part of the Virgin Islands delegation that recently travelled to London for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). Photo: GIS
The late Mrs Karia J. Christopher, 2nd from left, was part of the Virgin Islands delegation that recently travelled to London for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). Photo: GIS
The late Karia J. Christopher, seen here with the late cultural icon Eileene L. parsons OBE, had first risen to popularity in the media space with her show, 'Real Talk', where she interviewed personalities from all walks of life. Photo: Real Talk/Facebook
The late Karia J. Christopher, seen here with the late cultural icon Eileene L. parsons OBE, had first risen to popularity in the media space with her show, 'Real Talk', where she interviewed personalities from all walks of life. Photo: Real Talk/Facebook
The late Director of Communications, Karia J. Christopher (left), was attached to the Premier’s Office and often accompanied the Premier on travel duties to keep the public updated on information related to accomplishments on overseas missions. Photo: VINO/File
The late Director of Communications, Karia J. Christopher (left), was attached to the Premier’s Office and often accompanied the Premier on travel duties to keep the public updated on information related to accomplishments on overseas missions. Photo: VINO/File
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that the Director of Communications for the Government of the Virgin Islands, Ms Karia J. Christopher, has passed.

Mrs Christopher, who was part of the Virgin Islands delegation that recently travelled to London for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) and other activities, passed away this morning, December 5, 2025.

The daughter of the Virgin Islands' soil and cancer survivor had first risen to popularity in the media space with her show, "Real Talk," where she interviewed personalities from all walks of life.

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She had acted in the post of Director of Communications since 2023 and was confirmed in August of this year.

Mrs Christopher held a Bachelor's and Master's of Science Degrees, and had a progressive career in the public service, including holding the post of Sister Islands Coordinator and the Director of Human Resources and Administration at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).

She was especially effective as the lead communications expert for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London, delivering real-time updates and ensuring transparency on key discussions between the UK government and Overseas Territories.

She was expected to moderate today's press conference featuring Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), and Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL).

The press conference scheduled for 2:00 PM has since been "cancelled".

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online express sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Karia J. Christopher.

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