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6 new public school principals appointed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands Education System now has six new public school principals.
Ministerial portfolios assigned in VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Legislators connected to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government have today, April 28, 2023, received their Ministerial portfolios ahead of the opening of the 5th House of Assembly in the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘The Governor & I have had a few challenges’ selecting CoI reviewers- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is unclear the exact nature of the challenges; however, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he and Governor John J. Rankin, CMG have been having “a few challenges” in selecting persons to undertake various reviews recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
New Chairpersons & Members for BVIPA, BVIAA & BVITB appointed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved the appointments of new board chairpersons of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) and the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Changes to composition of some statutory boards ‘urgently needed’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The current practice of having individuals serving on multiple statutory boards in the Virgin Islands (VI) will be reviewed, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has suggested.
Michael J. Fay QC appointed Chairman of VI Trade Commission Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the already launched Virgin Islands Trade Commission a key component for the effectiveness of the Consumer Protection Act, the Virgin Islands public would be thrilled to learn that appointments have now been made to the Board of Commissioners via an independent process.
Public given opportunity to meet Gov't Ministers without appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commencing this week, members of the public will be able to meet with Ministers of Government to discuss any issues and recommendations without the need for an appointment.
'Not right' that persons made to act for many years in public service- Hon Rymer
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has pledged to lobby for the regularisation of long-standing appointments within the public service.
‘PS stay woke! More in the mortar than the pestle’ - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Permanent Secretaries have been urged to remember that it is the people who they are obligated to serve and not be servants to those who may have an agenda that is not in the best interest of the [British] Virgin Islands.
Arliene T. Penn is Director of Communications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mrs Arliene T. Penn has been appointed Director of Communications in the Premier Office effective August 26, 2019.
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