His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus Jaspert, in consultation with the Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and the Deputy Governor Mrs. Rosalie Adams, have decided to close all Government offices today, September 4 at 4:30 p.m.  

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has deployed a surveyboat and team to the waters of the British Virgin Islands, the organisation has announced.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus Jaspert, has said he is impressed with the post recovery works in the Territory following the tropical wave earlier this month.

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE joined by His Excellency, the Governor Augustus Jaspert and Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Andrew Fahie, made a special visit to the Territory’s newest centenarian, Mrs. Aleatha Katura Fraser yesterday at her home in Carrot Bay.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus Jaspert was sworn in as the 13th Governor of the Virgin Islands at the Swearing-in and Welcome Ceremony held on August 22.

Your Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus Jaspert, Mrs. Millie Jaspert and sons.....

Honourable Premier, Your Ladyship Honourable Madame Justice Ellis, Honourable Deputy Premier, Honourable Ministers, Madame Deputy Governor, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, other Honourable Members of the House of Assembly, Members of the Clergy, distinguished guests – good morning.

Your Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert, Mrs. Jaspert, Oscar and Tobias; Honourable Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly, Deputy Governor, Ladies and Gentleman, good morning:

One day before being sworn in as the new Governor of the Virgin Islands, Governor Designate Mr. Augustus Jaspert and his family, arrived in the Territory to warm greetings from officials. 

The public is invited to view the arrival of the designated 13^th Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. Augustus Jaspert in to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.