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Plans to enhance health care on Jost van Dyke underway- PS Tasha K. Bertie
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Ms Tasha K. Bertie, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has announced significant plans to improve health care delivery on Jost van Dyke.
Christmas Tree Programme brings 'glad tidings' to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development held its 44th Annual Christmas Tree Programme at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025.
David D. Archer Jr to act as governor for 1 month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A day after witnessing the swearing-in of Mr Richard Ullger as the Interim Commissioner of Police of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Governor Daniel Pruce announced his upcoming absence from the territory to attend the Joint Ministerial Council, followed by his annual leave.
Mr. David D Archer Jr. is Acting Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor, Mr. David D Archer, Jr. is acting in the Office of Governor while Governor Daniel Pruce is out of state.
Deputy Governor threatens legal action over Mika Barry claims he is Gov’t Official 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has threatened legal action against the persons behind the controversial Mika Barry episodes on Facebook, after it was alleged on the most recent episode that he is Government Official #1.
Jamal S. Smith may have been shot & killed since Monday night- RVIPF
MANUEL HILL, Tortola, VI– Attorney Jamal S. Smith may have been killed since Monday evening, March 11, 2024, as police had received a report of a shooting in Manuel Reef since then.
UPDATE: Gov’t denies HM Customs had planned to strike
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following our article this morning, July 19, 2023, that some staff of HM Customs were planning to strike due to non-payment of increments, the Government of the Virgin Islands has issued a brief statement denying the planned industrial action.
Tashi O'flaherty-Maduro appointed Registrar General
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the untimely passing of Stephanie P. Benn on October 24, 2022, a new Registrar General has been appointed.
Beverly Smith receives Stephanie Benn Public Service Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Beverly Smith from the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports was presented the inaugural Public Service Award for Excellence in Customer Service named in honour of the late Registrar General Mrs Stephanie P. Benn.
TS Fiona claims life in Guadeloupe; May become hurricane tonight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Tropical Storm Fiona reportedly claimed a life as it swept across Guadeloupe today, September 17, 2022, and is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
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