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'Heritage claims civil servants barred from protesting; Deputy Gov says not so
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has debunked claims made by Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka 'Heritage' that public officers were barred from attending a planned protest on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.
Carlene Herbert In! Scherrie N. Griffin Out! as Supervisor of Elections
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Carlene Herbert has been appointed Supervisor of Elections effective March 10, 2025, replacing Scherrie N. Griffin, who has transitioned to the Attorney General’s Chambers.
Inmates debate 'How can my positive prison experience make an impact in society?'
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Inmates at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut recently participated in the second annual Inmate Debate, an initiative designed to support rehabilitation and personal transformation.
Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr to act as Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from March 8 to 12, 2025, in the absence of His Excellency, the Governor Mr Daniel Pruce who will be out of the Territory.
13 junior customs officers begin introductory training course
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Thirteen (13) junior customs officers have begun a three (3) week training course that is focused on equipping the officers with the basic competencies needed to be successful in their roles.
VI welcomes first 2024 Christmas baby ‘KB’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands welcomed its first 2024 Christmas baby at 1:06 AM on December 25, 2024, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
Acting Governor confirms Pam Trevillion’s contract has been extended
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Governor David D. Archer Jr has confirmed VINO’s first and accurate story of November 19, 2024, about United Kingdom (UK) national Pam Trevillion being given a six-month extension on her contract with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
David D. Archer Jr is Acting Governor from Nov 17-22, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer, Jr is acting in the Office of Governor from November 17 to 22 November 2024.
Joseph Smith-Abbot & Tasha K. Bertie confirmed as Permanent Secretaries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Joseph Smith-Abbot and Ms Tasha K. Bertie have been confirmed as Permanent Secretaries within the Ministries of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Health and Social Development, respectively.

