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Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines is Acting Education Minister

- Acting appointment is from Feb 27 to March 4, 2022
Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines is currently performing duties as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture. Photo: GIS/File
The other female ministers of government are Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL), left, and Junior Minister for Tourism Hon Sharie B. DeCastro (AL). Photo: VINO/File
The other female ministers of government are Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL), left, and Junior Minister for Tourism Hon Sharie B. DeCastro (AL). Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There are now three female Ministers of Government in the Virgin Islands, with Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines currently performing duties as Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture.

According to the Instrument of Appointment signed by Governor John J. Rankin CMG on February 25, 2022, Hon Maduro-Caines will perform the functions as Minister from February 27-March 4, 2022, due to substantive holder of the post Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) being unable to perform his duties during that period.

“NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of section 52 (2) of the said Constitution read together with section 4 (1) of the said Constitution, and all other powers me thereunto enabling, I, JOHN RANKIN, CMG, Governor of the Virgin Islands, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, DO by this instrument under the Public Seal appoint you, HONOURABLE  ALVERA MADURO-CAINES, to perform the functions of the Minister responsible for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture from 27th February 2022 to 4th March 2022,” a section of the Instrument of Appointment stated.

All three females of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) are now holding ministerial portfolios, albeit temporarily.

The other female ministers of government are Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) and Junior Minister for Tourism Hon Sharie B. DeCastro (AL).

13 Responses to “Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines is Acting Education Minister”

  • ... (28/02/2022, 16:44) Like (21) Dislike (28) Reply
    it about time!!!! Under the NDP she was only a number with VIP she is apart of a team
    • Smh (02/03/2022, 12:50) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      This is nothing new. She did serve ias a Minister for a short stint under NDP. Let her set the record straight.
  • east man (28/02/2022, 17:07) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Doc Potter cut he down lol. Remember him talking abut his back is broad. # thokn them Inice?
  • Well (28/02/2022, 19:00) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    It's arguable D7 has been ever able to perform his duties
  • one eye (28/02/2022, 19:17) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Good move
  • ndp (28/02/2022, 19:30) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    no party can be worst that ndp: set of educated that made decisions on behalf of the country can you in good faith put them back for round #3
    • @ ndp (28/02/2022, 22:58) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
      We are never going back to ndp so not to worry
      • @@NDP (02/03/2022, 11:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Bvi must go forward to its destiny which is to implode. The VIP will take is there predictably and easily,, So full speed ahead, need to get there sooner in order to start over and proceed on a path with lessons learned.
  • @ NDP (28/02/2022, 22:07) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    WERE YOU LOOKIN THE IN THE MIRROR WHEN MADE THAT COMMENT ? , U SOUND SCARED
  • Bumpkin (01/03/2022, 04:47) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    All this big announcement and whipping response for4 days of filling in for a coworker?? Get a life folks. There are real issues in the VI and this is a zero issue.
  • D7 (01/03/2022, 08:55) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Don't worry about D7, we are good . Can you see our rep does represent on the world stage and also at home ..
  • Zone 6 (01/03/2022, 09:31) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    congratulations Alvara we love you
  • Yes (01/03/2022, 12:31) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    She get a do


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