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Glenroy A. Forbes In! Ian S. Smith Out! as SSB chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One month after Ian S. Smith's appointment came to an end, former Financial Secretary Glenroy A. Forbes has been named Chairman of the Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB).
Coy W. Levons appointed Director of Civil Aviation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Mr Coy W. Levons has been appointed Director of Civil Aviation in the Ministry of Transportation, Works, and Utilities, effective September 6, 2021.
Orlandette R. Crabbe appointed Deputy Chief Education Officer
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Education in the Virgin Islands is in a better position to effectively manage education in the territory, with the appointment of a Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO).
Gov't appoints first political advisor in Premier’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior sources within the ruling Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Administration of Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) have informed our newsroom that Government has appointed its first Ministerial Political Advisor.
Jamaican Khadeen Palmer appointed Magistrate in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' newest Magistrate, Jamaican Ms Khadeen Palmer pledged to faithfully carry out her duties while taking the Oath of Office administered by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
Local empowerment! Another VIslander takes up top post in territory
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Just over a month after our newsroom had reported that former Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Mr Guy M. Hill had been tipped for the post of Superintendent of Prison, his appointment has been confirmed.
Laurel L. Smith Out! Anna A. Rabsatt In! as Accountant General
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sources in the Public Service Commission (PSC) have advised our news centre that long time civil servant Ms Anna A. Rabsatt will be placed as Acting Accountant General in the coming days while current Acting Accountant General Laurel L. Smith will be reassigned to the Ministry of Finance.
Romney-Varlack Out! Brown-Turnbull In! as Registrar of Interests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mrs Clearlie Brown-Turnbull, a native of the Virgin Islands with fifteen consecutive years of management experience in the Public Service, has been appointed Registrar of Interests effective June 1, 2021.
50th anniversary of appointment of Dr Willard Wheatley as Chief Minister of VI
By Family of former Chief Minister, the late Dr Willard Wheatley, MBE, LLB
June 2, 2021, marks 50 years since the late Dr Willard Wheatley, MBE, LLD was appointed the second Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands after he was first elected to the Legislative Council (i.e. House of Assembly) in 1971. His political legacy is the financial autonomy of the Territory that remains the cornerstone of self-government and the furthest advance in self-determination achieved thus far.
Natalie O. Hodge appointed VI’s first female Film Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) has announced the appointment of Ms Natalie O. Hodge as Film Commissioner effective May 17, 2021.
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