Welcome Remarks by Speaker of the House at Swearing-In of Governor John J. Rankin CMG Friday, January 29, 2021, Save the Seed Centre Good Afternoon, my name is Julian Willock, the Speaker of the House of Assembly. I thank the Cabinet Secretary for establishing protocol, Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentleman. However, I must acknowledge  the

Governor Designate Mr. John James Rankin, CMG will be sworn in as Governor of the British Virgin Islands on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Save the Seed Centre, Duff’s Bottom, Tortola. Mr. Rankin will be the Territory’s 14th Governor, a position that is vital to the partnership between the Virgin Islands and the Government of

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Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the British Virgin Islands is seeking a “just outcome” in the Commission of Inquiry put forward by His Excellency the Governor, Augustus J. U. Jaspert. Premier Fahie said that the impending Commission of Inquiry must reach a “just outcome”, the results of which will

Statement by Honourable Andrew A. Fahie Premier of the Virgin Islands 19 January, 2021 Premier Calls for Live Streaming of Commission of Inquiry: Wants No Secrets Good day and God’s Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands and beyond. Yesterday, 18 January, 2021, His Excellency Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert announced that a

Statement Premier’s Office Topics: Assessment, Audit, Ports Release Date: Monday, 18 January 2021 – 6:13pm The Commission of Inquiry Act (Cap. 237 Section 2) specifies that, “It shall be lawful for the Governor whenever he shall deem it advisable, to issue a commission appointing one or more commissioners, and authorizing such commissioners, or any quorum

The British Virgin Islands will receive over USD$362,000 in funding from the United Nations (UN) COVID-19 Response and Recovery Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19 MPTF Fund) as a participating country in the Joint Programme on “Social Protection and employability promotion to mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.” The Joint Programme supports the UN Multi-Sectoral Response Plan

The BVI participated in the United Nations 13th Ministerial Forum held virtually throughout the week. The Territory currently serves as one of the Vice Chairs of the Regional Conference on Social Development along with countries like Barbados, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Calvin Malone, advocated for greater

Ole Year’s Day Address by Honourable Andrew A. Fahie Premier and Minister of Finance Thursday, 31 December, 2020 My dear people of the Virgin Islands, a pleasant good day and God’s blessings to you and your families. I trust you are having a safe and enjoyable Yuletide Holidays, and that you are continuing to be

Statement on Brexit By Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie regarding the End of the Transition Period 31st December, 2020 Good Day and God’s Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. As the transition period for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union comes to an end tonight, I wanted