Over one hundred (100) palm trees are being planted throughout Road Town and its surroundings as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves forward with initiatives to develop a pedestrian friendly city.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that there is an economic boost for the Virgin Islands on the horizon within the construction industry through the new emergency procurement policy.

New Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said he is humbled on his appointment and is thankful for the confidence placed in him by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.

Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D. Archer, Jr., has been appointed as Deputy to Governor from August 10^th to 14th.   

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands for the duration of the Government’s term in office.

Mr. Wade N. Smith has been appointed as Commissioner of Customs in the Virgin Islands.  

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is informing the public that today, Friday, August  7, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley will be officially sworn in as the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands for the duration of the Government’s term in office. 

The Territory established its first Satellite Emergency Operations Centre(EOC) at the East End/Long Look(EE/LL) Fire Station following a partnership between the Department of Disaster Management(DDM) and the Caribbean Development Bank(CDB). 

The fire Station in the East End/Long Look community is now functional.

The Public Service will close at 1:00 p.m. today, July 29 as the Territory prepares to experience the effects of Tropical Cyclone Nine.