His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus J. U. Jaspert, acting in accordance with the advice of Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Thursday, October 1 until such a time a new session is appointed.

Ms. Dawn J. Smith has taken the Oath of Office and is the Territory’s new Attorney General.

I would like to provide an update on plans for further UK support that will strengthen the integrity of our borders and improve the security of the people of the British Virgin Islands.

BVIslanders and Belongers who are or will attain the age of 18 years on or before September 25 are encouraged to register to vote.

The public is advised that effective Wednesday, September 16 an appointment is necessary in order to meet with any member of staff of the Governor’s Office.

His Excellency the Governor has announced that Mr John Rankin CMG has been appointed as Governor to the British Virgin Islands, in succession to him.

Good day to all,

As you know, I have served as Governor to the Virgin Islands for just over three years. A great deal has happened during that time, but one thing that has remained constant is my commitment to serving the people of BVI.

The Joint Task Force will be receiving a donation of critical maritime security equipment today from the Governor’s Office in support of its work to protect the Territory’s borders.

The Governor’s Office has confirmed that a shipment container consisting of medical supplies from the United Kingdom (UK) arrived in the British Virgin Islands on the week of September 4.

Environmental organisations in the British Virgin Islands are invited to submit bids for the Darwin Plus Funding scheme.