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June 3, 2022 designated VI public holiday for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

-Jubilee marks 70th year of Queen’s reign over UK & British colonies
Cabinet in the Virgin Islands has designated June 3, 2022, as a public holiday to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to mark the 70th year of the Queen’s reign over the United Kingdom (UK) and British colonies. Photo: Internet Source
The Queen cuts a cake to mark her Platinum Jubilee as she met members of the Sandringham community on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her reign on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Photo: Internet Source
The Queen cuts a cake to mark her Platinum Jubilee as she met members of the Sandringham community on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her reign on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Cabinet in the Virgin Islands has designated June 3, 2022, as a public holiday to celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee to mark the 70th year of the Queen’s reign over the United Kingdom (UK) and British colonies.

The Decision was made by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands in accordance with Section 5(a) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199) as amended, which grants special authority to the Governor to appoint holidays with the advice of Cabinet.

According to information, the event will feature celebrations across the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the Overseas Territories with events planned for the Virgin Islands include Beacon lightings on Tortola and the sister islands; a tree planting initiative to support sustainability; and community tea events with elderly members of the community.

Holiday is opportunity to celebrate Queen's dedication - Governor Rankin 

"The Platinum Jubilee holiday will be an opportunity to celebrate and mark Her Majesty's dedication and commitment to service throughout her reign,” Governor, John J. Rankin, CMG remarked,

Governor Rankin added that the Queen is held in great respect by the people of the Virgin Islands and said he was looking forward to joining the people of the territory for the events that are being planned. 

The last time the VI celebrated the Queen’s reign with a holiday was in 2012 for the Diamond Jubilee. The Queen succeeded to the Throne on February 6, 1952, on the death of her father, King George VI.

11 Responses to “June 3, 2022 designated VI public holiday for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ”

  • Sam (02/03/2022, 14:30) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    long live the queen
    • Rubber Duck (02/03/2022, 17:04) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Why the hell in 2022 do we need a queen nonsense
      • @ rubber duck (03/03/2022, 18:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        there bigger fish to fry so shift the focus from the simple stuff to the rising crimes in the country
  • How Many (02/03/2022, 15:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    how many public holidays are they now in the BVI?
  • annudda2cents (02/03/2022, 16:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Does this replace the holiday set for 10th June in honor of the Queen's birthday, or is this new albeit temporary holiday in addition to? The Whit Monday holiday also falls in the same month by the way. Just asking.
  • The watchman (02/03/2022, 17:05) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Waste of time the queen is a symbol of racism and white supremacy
  • josiah'sbay (02/03/2022, 18:19) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    How do a territory that's trying to get out from under colonial oppression honor the Queen with a holiday. The people of the VI are nothing but a bunch of indoctrinated zombies that don't believe that they can rule themselves. I'm sure that the comments will reflect the results of the implied self-determination poll.
  • Interested (02/03/2022, 21:35) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Long live the Queen. God continue to bless her reign
  • Me (02/03/2022, 22:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thank you for the 3 holidays in June and the long 2 holiday weekend June 3 and June 6!!
  • So how about (03/03/2022, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    With all the various holidays, I think it would be easier if the govt just declared the 3 or 4 annual work days instead. Easier to keep track of.
  • Interested (02/06/2022, 14:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Long live The Queen. Thank you for your service Your Majesty


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