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Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members. The vision and sense of connection that inspired the signatories has stood the test of time, and the Commonwealth continues to grow, adapting to address contemporary needs.
Legal Watchdog Implemented with Disciplinary Tribunal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –The Virgin Islands now has a Disciplinary Tribunal to regulate the professional practice, etiquette, conduct and discipline of legal practitioners. The body will serve as a watchdog over the legal profession and administer discipline to any grievance regarding misconduct.
Green VI Compost Workshops “Turning Egg Shells into Earth”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - How can kitchen scraps and bush cuttings help grow sweeter fruit, better vegetables and save the planet? All teens and adults interested in the answer to this and many other questions about Home Composting are invited to attend free workshops being held on Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola on March 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Employers must notify NHI when terminating staff
Road Town, Tortola, VI – The National Health Insurance of the Virgin Islands (NHI) is advising all employers to notify NHI of the termination of an employee within seven (7) days.
Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park being restored
Road Town, Tortola, VI - City Manager, Ms Janice Braithwaite has said the improvements to the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park have enhanced the beautification efforts of Road Town.
Sasha D. A. Flax is acting Sister Islands Coordinator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ms Sasha D. A. Flax has been appointed to act as Sister Islands Coordinator in the Office of the Deputy Governor effective March 1, 2019.
Political Parties reminded of Code of Conduct
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. is reminding political candidates and their supporters of the Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates governing general elections.
HLSCC receives book donation from NAGICO
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Retired nurse, Mrs Norma Benjamin’s Book; “Nursing In The Virgin Islands: A Historical Perspective (1920-2017)” is now housed at the Virgin Islands Collection room, located at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Learning Resource Centre.
Marsha Smith appointed Deputy Supervisor of Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Mrs Marsha Smith has been appointed as the Deputy Supervisor of Elections for the upcoming General Elections scheduled for February 25, 2019.
Hope R. Stevens Archives will now dwell at HLSCC VI Studies Institute
Paraquita Bay, Tortola, BVI - Prominent son of the soil, BVIslander Hope R. Stevens pioneered the movement which led to the “Grand March” in 1949 through the street of Road Town when 1500 persons addressed the then Commissioner Cruikshank.