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January 6th, 2015
After 4 years Michelle Donovan-Stevens still ‘Acting’ in HR post!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the public have concluded that the civil service has become a political body with promotions, confirmation to post, firing, hiring, extension of contracts and transfers is based on politics or the government of the day, the morale in the service continues to be at an all time low following the 2011 general elections won by the National Democratic Party (NDP).

December 6th, 2014
Xmas on de Castro St. draws support despite controversy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Scores of residents and visitors came out to Christmas on de Castro Street last evening December 5, 2014 as the change of venue for the traditional holiday kick-starter did not dampen support.

April 14th, 2014
Fmr Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury awaits return to office

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Three years ago Former Magistrate Charmaine R. Rosan-Bunbury was removed from office as the Crown had taken legal action against her but a tribunal had in May 2012 found no wrongdoing on her part and had advised that she be returned to office. Up to today that order has not been carried out.

February 21st, 2014
‘I have been acting for almost 4 years’ - Michelle Donovan-Stevens

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One would think that the Human Resources Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands would have set an example on the issue of acting appointments. However, this is not the case.

August 26th, 2013
6 years later Patrick O. Harrigan still acting in his post!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is no secret that morale and productivity in the civil service under both the United Kingdom appointed Governor, William B. McCleary and Deputy Governor, (DG) V. Inez Archibald is at an all time low.

January 9th, 2013
More housing allowance requested for Att. Gen. - Hons. Skelton & Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many Permanent Secretaries and Department Heads cannot obtain adequate funding for their Ministries, Departments or Agencies, hire the much needed human resources required to carry out their mandates, two government Ministers are advocating for a higher housing allowance for the Virgin Islands’ Attorney General Dr. the Honourable Christopher P. Malcolm.

December 20th, 2012
UPDATE: No specific date to confirm Donovan-Stevens- says PS Archer!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola,VI- Some two years and several months since Mrs. Michelle Donovan-Stevens was appointed to act in the post as the Government’s Director of Human Resources, there is no sign of her confirmation.

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