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Cabinet extends lifespan of RDA to Dec 31, 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The lifespan of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has been extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands; however, the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.
Cabinet approves 1-year contract for Lisa Penn Lettsome as CRC Chair
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chair of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome will serve in the post on a 1-year contract with a possible maximum 6-month extension.
VI Cabinet approves 14 public holidays for 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has released a list of public holidays for 2023.
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).
National Parks' fees 'need to be raised'- NPT Director Dr Titley-O'Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A call has been made for Cabinet to look at ways to increase the fees for accessing and utilising parks under the National Parks Trust (NPT) to allow for the employment of additional staff for more effective management of the parks across the territory.
‘Great disservice done’ to members of Climate Change Trust Fund Board- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, under the National Unity Government, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has acknowledged that the halting of the Climate Change Trust Fund Board was wrong and that moves are now being made to have the board and fund re-established.
UPDATE: UK PM suffers 30 resignations & counting in less than 24 hours
LONDON, United Kingdom- The number of resignations from ministers in the Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson’s United Kingdom (UK) government now stands at 30 and there is no sign of let-up.
16 approved by Cabinet as Constitutional Review Commission Members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced 16 names who have been approved by Cabinet as Members of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC).
Cabinet accepts tender board recommendations for Election Systems & Software
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With 'elections season' fast approaching, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and accepted recommendations for the awarding of contracts for Elections Systems and Software.
National Unity Gov’t holds first Cabinet meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Unity government led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) held its first cabinet meeting on May 11, 2022, where members of the new Cabinet received their Oaths of Cabinet Confidentiality, which were administered by Chairman, H.E, Governor John J. Rankin, CMG during that first meetings.
