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Public reminded ‘games of chance’ must be authorised by Deputy Governor’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Authorised organisations who facilitate games of chance, such as raffles, are being reminded to follow the correct protocol of notifying the Deputy Governor’s Office prior to each event for due diligence purposes.
Report ‘improper conduct by judicial officers’ to Dep Gov Office- David D. Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said persons who have legitimate complaints about improper conduct by judicial officers should make such complaints under confidential correspondence to the Deputy Governor’s Office.
Deputy Governor’s Office calls for updated Election laws by year end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With General Elections constitutionally due in 2019, the Deputy Governor’s Office has commenced their preliminary preparations such as updating their staff database, looking to recruit new staff and is also looking to introduce new polling stations but they are also calling for updated Election laws to be enacted by year-end.
Most Virgin Islands' residents snub Queen’s Birthday Parade?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Deputy Governor’s Office on Saturday, June 9, 2018, observed the birthday celebration of Queen Elizabeth II, with a ceremonial affair held on the A. O Shirley Recreation Grounds, notably absent were the majority of the people of the Territory.
Wide skills gap existed in Deputy Governor’s Office- 2014 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Staff issues continued to be one of the main challenges affecting various departments of government in 2014, and the Deputy Governor’s Office did not escape this problem.
Allowance not sufficient for inter-island commute – HR Dept report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Department of Human Resources – Office of the Deputy Governor is reporting that for 2012 the amount for financial assistance for travelling between islands was reduced from $90,200 to $73,100 resulting in insufficient resources to provide assistance to public officers traveling between Sister Islands.
DGO 2012 report points to HR challenges due to air quality
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Deputy Governor’s Office faced a number of challenges in the year 2012 resulting in some key capital projects not being advanced and in the disruption of smooth human resources management, says the Department’s 2012 annual report, tabled in the House of Assembly on April 17, 2014.
Lawyers accuse Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards of being disrespectful
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several attorneys in the Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon December 4, 2013 staged a walk-out protest against actions they described as ‘frustrating and disrespectful’ allegedly on the part of Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia Richards.
Second Mtg. to discuss mandatory legislation set for April 26
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Deputy Governor’s Office is inviting members of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and Non-Financial Gain Organisations (NGOs) in the Territory to attend a second stakeholders meeting to further discuss the mandatory legislation that will affect all charitable organisations.
Bulletin- Gov't office closures for holiday season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Deputy Governor’s Office is informing the public that in observance of the holiday season, Government offices will be closed to the public on Friday, December 23 and Friday, December 30 at 1:00p.m.