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National Unity Gov’t holds first Cabinet meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Unity government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) held its first cabinet meeting on May 11, 2022, where members of the new Cabinet received their Oaths of Cabinet Confidentiality, which were administered by Chairman, H.E, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG during that first meetings.
Cabinet approves $1M contract for new elevator @ Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released today, May 12, 2022.
Cabinet waives tender process for international marketing of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has waived the tender process to continue promoting and rebuilding the Virgin Islands brand in international markets in response to reputational damage from the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry.
Governor Rankin rejects Cabinet's request for copy of CoI Report!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has refused a request by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to be given a copy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
Cabinet approves $1.3M for immigration detention costs via Supplemental Appropriations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands met on February 9, 2022, and among other things decided that the funding for associated costs for temporary lodging, security services and meals for immigration detainees be provided via Supplementary Appropriations.
Revised 2022 Public Holidays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2022.
23 active COVID-19 cases in VI; 1 hospitalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) currently has 23 active COVID-19 cases and one person is hospitalised due to the virus, according to the latest data released on March 2, 2022.
June 3, 2022 designated VI public holiday for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Cabinet in the Virgin Islands has designated June 3, 2022, as a public holiday to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to mark the 70th year of the Queen’s reign over the United Kingdom (UK) and British colonies.
Cabinet gives greenlight to issuing of 23 Certificates of Residence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has given the green light for the granting of Certificates of Residence to twenty-three (23) persons, in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Immigration and Passport Act (as amended).
Stakeholders meeting to address COVID-19 surge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development and the Health Emergency Operations Center – Unified Command will be hosting a virtual stakeholders meeting tomorrow, Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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