E.g., 15 Oct 2024
E.g., 15 Oct 2024

Statement by Deputy Premier Illicit Finance Dialogue: Senior Officials’ Meeting

Thursday, 7 September 2023 - 3:40pm

Madam Speaker,

I am grateful for the opportunity to share information regarding an upcoming event that holds great significance in our collective efforts to address the challenge of global illicit financial flows. Senior Officials from the Overseas Territories (OTs) and the United Kingdom (UK) and will be meeting here in the Virgin Islands from the 12th to the 14th of September 2023 for a meeting on Illicit Finance. This meeting will be co-chaired by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Government of the Virgin Islands.

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley on World Alzheimer's Month

Monday, 4 September 2023 - 4:23pm

For September, the Virgin Islands' community joins the rest of the world in observing World Alzheimer's Month. The observation of World Alzheimer's Month is being spearheaded by Alzheimer's Disease International to raise awareness of dementia and to help address and eliminate the stigma associated with the disease.

Cabinet Decisions - 23rd August, 2023

Thursday, 31 August 2023 - 2:21pm

Cabinet Meeting – 23rd August, 2023

His Excellency, the Governor John, J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the meeting held on 23rd August, 2023, which was held at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.

All Members were present. 

Remarks by Acting Chief Education Officer at Educators Professional Day

Wednesday, 30 August 2023 - 10:00am

A warm and heartfelt welcome is extended to each of you as we continue along this exciting chapter on the journey of re-imagining education in the Virgin Islands.  It is my distinct pleasure to welcome each of you to Professional Day and Summer Institute for 2023.

Remarks by Honourable DeCastro at Educators Professional Day

Wednesday, 30 August 2023 - 9:49am

Premier, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley; Minister for Health, Honourable Vincent Wheatley; Acting Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe; our esteem guests that are here with us, members from the teaching service commission, our amazing private sector partners, Unite BVI, principals, teachers, counsellors, support staff, education officers in the ministry, once again good morning to you all. 

Remarks By Hon. Sharie B. de Castro - Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre Ground Breaking and Contract Signing

Monday, 28 August 2023 - 12:40pm

Let me take this opportunity to acknowledge the Premier, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, my honourable colleagues, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, Honourable Luz Hodge Smith.  Of course, representatives of the RDA who are present, and I would like to especially recognize CEO McMaster, even in his absence, board members, all individuals from the RDA.

Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 26th July, 2nd and 16th August, 2023

Thursday, 24 August 2023 - 11:51am

Cabinet Meeting – 26th July, 2023

His Excellency, the Acting Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr., chaired the Meeting held on 26th July, 2023, in the absence of Governor John, J. Rankin, CMG, who was overseas on annual leave. The meeting was held at the Premier's Conference Room, Cutlass Tower.

All Members were present with the exception of the Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, who was overseas on official business and the Attorney General, who was on annual leave. The Solicitor General Mrs. Jo-Ann Williams-Roberts attended as the acting Attorney General.

Special Education Teachers Complete OECS Course

Friday, 28 July 2023 - 4:51pm

Seven Special Education Teachers in the Virgin Islands have completed the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commonwealth of Learning Assistive Technology course.

Remarks By Hon. Sharie B. de Castro - Homecoming of D'Moi Hodge

Friday, 28 July 2023 - 1:12pm

It is with great pride and excitement that we welcome home D’Moi Hodge and celebrate him as the first Virgin Islander to be signed, to the NBA, namely the Los Angeles Lakers.

Message by Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley - Keeping Our Children Safe during 2023 Festival Celebrations

Thursday, 27 July 2023 - 2:39pm

As the Minister for Health and Social Development with responsibilities for Children, Family and Support Services, I am imploring all parents, guardians and caregivers to put the necessary precautions in place to safeguard our Territory’s youngest and most precious resources, our children during the 2023 Emancipation Festival Celebrations.

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