Remarks by the Honourable Sharie B. de Castro, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports 22nd January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony Ladies and Gentlemen, Today, we gather not merely to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding; we stand on the precipice of a transformative journey that will shape the future of education

On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, myself and family, I express my profound sadness on the passing of our dear and beloved brother, Carvin Malone, who passed on Sunday morning, 14 January, 2024, and I extend condolences to his wife Pernis; his siblings, Jane, Meade, Guy, and Keith; his daughter,

PRESS STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS MR JOHN RANKIN CMG Today I have published my Fifth Quarterly Review of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry recommendations. The COI report was published in April 2022, twenty-one months ago. The COI found poor governance, a lack of accountability and the misuse of public

Update on the  Implementation of the COI Recommendations A pleasant good afternoon to the Press Corps, persons listening online and via radio, and Virgin Islanders here at home and abroad.  Firstly, allow me to wish the people of the Virgin Islands a blessed and prosperous 2024.  May we as a people ask Our Most High

STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER HONOURABLE DR. NATALIO D. WHEATLEY ON FRIDAY, 5th  JANUARY, 2024 Statement in Response to the Quarterly Report on the  Implementation of the COI Recommendations My fellow Virgin Islanders, good afternoon. I come to you on a matter of the utmost urgency. As you are aware, the Government has been working diligently on

The website to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations was launched today on the Government programme ‘Table Talk’. Persons can access information on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations by visiting the site at www.vicoiimplementation.vg Pictured are the panelists who discussed the programme’s topic of Effective Communication, Permanent Secretary in

The Government of the Virgin Islands is forging ahead with efforts to enhance the delivery of services to the people of the Virgin Islands, with the launch of a dedicated website to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. This is in line with the Virgin Islands Modern Governance Approach, “Government Business

Mr. Kyron McMaster is the Territory’s newest recipient of an OBE from His Majesty The King for his contributions to sport in the British Virgin Islands. Kyron McMaster, at 21 years old, won the British Virgin Islands’ first ever Commonwealth Games medal after placing 1st in the 400m hurdles at the Gold Coast 2018 Games

Press Release Office of the Governor Topics:  United Kingdom Overseas Territory Release Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023 – 3:18pm The UK Government and elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories, including the British Virgin Islands, have agreed a new Joint Declaration. The Declaration defines a new, more collaborative and ‘modern partnership’ between the UK and the OTs.

Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is satisfied that his recent participation in the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai will aid the Virgin Islands in navigating the impact of climate change. Premier Wheatley who led a three member delegation to the conference said that as a result of the