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February 24th, 2026
2-faced Governor Pruce praises PoSC despite consistently overriding its authority

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In what some have described as 2-faced and the definition of hypocrisy, the United Kingdom-appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, Daniel Pruce, has praised the efforts of the Police Service Commission (PoSC) but has once again overruled its decision by moving forward with a three-month extension for Richard Ullger to remain Interim Acting Police Commissioner.

January 15th, 2026
Jillian M. Douglas-Phillip appointed Chief of Staff in Office of the Governor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Acting Chief Education Officer Jillian M. Douglas-Phillip has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor, effective December 22, 2025.

January 14th, 2026
Nigel Caines appointed Chief Surveyor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Nigel Caines has been appointed Chief Surveyor in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, bringing over twenty-seven (27) years of service and experience in land surveying, having spent his entire career within the Land and Survey Department of the Virgin Islands Government.

January 13th, 2026
Joanna Vass appointed the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Board of Directors of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd has announced the appointment of Joanna Vass as the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, effective July 1, 2025.

November 11th, 2025
Atricia A. Pereira new financial comptroller @Nanny Cay Resort & Marina

NANNY CAY, VI- As Nanny Cay Resort and Marina continues to chart a new chapter ahead, it has taken a significant step to strengthen its financial department with the appointment of a new financial comptroller.

September 12th, 2025
Claude A. Kettle appointed Acting PS in Education Ministry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has confirmed the appointment of Mr Claude A. Kettle as Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, effective July 1, 2025.

September 9th, 2025
Nekita L. Turnbull confirmed in post of Chief Information Officer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Nekita L. Turnbull has been confirmed in the post of Chief Information Officer within the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of the Virgin Islands, effective August 1, 2025.

June 21st, 2025
New Chair & Members for VI Scholarship Committee

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several members have been appointed to the Virgin Islands Scholarship Committee for a term of two years and ten months, effective March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.

May 30th, 2025
Jamaican Raymond B. Grant appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons

BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Jamaica national Mr Raymond B. Grant has been appointed Deputy Superintendent of Prisons, which means the top two positions at the prison are now held by non-locals.

May 16th, 2025
Former Speaker Ingrid A. Moses appointed Acting Chief Registrar of Lands

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Ingrid A. Moses, has been appointed to act as Chief Registrar of Lands in the Virgin Islands.

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