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June 5th, 2025
'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.

April 29th, 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.

April 23rd, 2025
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.

March 23rd, 2025
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.

March 7th, 2025
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.

March 6th, 2025
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.

December 26th, 2024
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.

November 21st, 2024
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).

November 18th, 2024
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.

October 2nd, 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.

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