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SSB Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes to retire July 2, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After some 33 years at the BVI Social Security Board (SSB), its Director Mrs Jeanette A. Scatliffe-Boynes has announced her retirement. Mrs Scatliffe-Boynes made the disclosure in a Facebook post.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.