Cabinet Office

About the Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Office is a constitutionally established department of the Government of the Virgin Islands as defined in section 51(1)(a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.

The Cabinet Office primarily facilitates and monitors the implementation of the Government's Policy Programme/Agenda by providing the technical and administrative support services required for the effective and efficient functioning of the Cabinet, the National Security Council (NSC) and the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps Council (VICCC).

The Office serves as the repository of documents relating to the Cabinet, NSC and the VICCC. It is therefore responsible for the management of current and archived documents for the aforementioned constitutional and legal bodies. Hence, the Cabinet Office has custody of and manages the access to all Cabinet and NSC documents.

The role of the Cabinet Office is to also serve as the Cabinet Secretariat. In addition to providing technical and administrative support services, the Secretariat is responsible for advising the Governor and the Premier on the conduct of Cabinet business in a timely manner. This is to also ensure that the decisions taken by the Cabinet and the National Security Council are based on sound, timely information and advice. The Secretariat is staffed by a complement of 11 public officers.

The Cabinet Office, through the Cabinet Secretary, provides the link between the Cabinet Office and the Public Service, ensuring that the Public Service effectively, efficiently and fully implements the decisions of Cabinet and the National Security Council. The Cabinet Secretary has joint responsibility to the Chairman of the Cabinet and the Premier regarding business of the Cabinet, National Security Council and the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps Council.

The Cabinet Secretary is the Head of the Cabinet Office, and is appointed in accordance with Section 92(5) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 which states that power to make appointments to the office of Cabinet Secretary is vested in the Governor, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier. The Cabinet Secretary must be a public officer as defined in section 51(1) and a Virgin Islander, in accordance with section 65(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007.

Operations and Structure

Strategic Role and Function of the Virgin Islands Cabinet Office

The Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 provides the functional areas by which the Cabinet Office operates. This structure came into effect on 22nd August, 2007 with the taking of office by the Government after the General Elections.

Policy Advice

The Cabinet Secretary, under section 51(3)(a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007 provides policy advice to the Cabinet. In this regard, it is expected that this office provides advice on the overall strategic framework and the strategy in the short, medium and long term.

Logistical Support

The Cabinet Office must ensure that the business of Cabinet is able to be executed in a timely and efficient way that allows full collective consideration of facts and options for decision-making. This entails the timely distribution of papers, memoranda, documents, as well as minutes and extracts of minutes.

Policy Implementation Monitoring

Another key role of the Cabinet Office is the monitoring of the implementation of policies and all decisions made by the Cabinet and the National Security Council, Virgin Islands Cadet Corps Council across ministries. This calls for the classification, cataloguing and processing of decisions taken, and the monitoring of the progress of implementation across ministries. This area of responsibility is led by the Deputy Cabinet Secretary, and is executed with the assistance of designated Cabinet Liaison Officers; public officers who serve as the contact between the various ministries and the Cabinet Office. The Cabinet Office is constitutionally mandated to submit periodic reports to the Cabinet in accordance with section 51(3)f of the Constitution.

Promote Adherence to Cabinet Rules

Subject to the Constitution, the Cabinet Office ensures that the Cabinet, NSC and VICCC adhere to the respective rules, procedures and guidelines governing each body. Guiding documents include the 2009 Cabinet Handbook, a Cabinet Paper Preparers’ Guide and the Virgin Islands Cadet Corps Act, 2008.

Mission

The Cabinet Office is dedicated to facilitating and monitoring the executive decision-making within the Government of the Virgin Islands.

The Gazette Unit

Since 2010, the Gazette Unit has been under the management of the Cabinet Office. The Unit is responsible for producing “The Virgin Islands Official Gazette” which is the official newspaper of the Government of the Virgin Islands. Published weekly on Thursdays, the Gazette is a compilation of Government, Statutory, Liquidation and other Notices. In addition, documents such as Bills, Acts, and other official documents are circulated with the Gazette from time to time. Learn more about the “The Virgin Islands Official Gazette” and its history by visiting the website eservices.gov.vg/gazette.

What's Happening Within Our Department?

Virgin Islands Act Inquiries Bill Gazetted For Public Review	12 Jul 2024 - 10:34am
Public Assistance Act Bill Gazetted For Public Review	8 Jul 2024 - 1:23pm
Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 29th May 2024	27 Jun 2024 - 2:24pm
Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 22nd May 2024	20 Jun 2024 - 1:28pm
Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 8th and 15th May 2024	13 Jun 2024 - 2:19pm
Statement From The National Security Council	17 May 2024 - 3:58pm
Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 1st May 2024	16 May 2024 - 12:28pm
Three Bills Gazetted For Public Review	10 May 2024 - 5:03pm
Revised Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 24th April 2024	2 May 2024 - 6:14pm
Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 3rd, 10th and 18th April 2024	25 Apr 2024 - 3:58pm

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Employment Opportunities Within The Department

	Closing Date
Senior Administrative Officer Senior Administrative Officer Responsibilities 1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems. 2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Department’s work. 3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events. 4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice. 5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information. 6. Perform any other related duties as required by the Cabinet Secretary or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office. 7. Manage Cabinet Secretary’s Calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments and ensure preparation for meetings. 8. Perform in-office minute-taking for meetings with the Cabinet Secretary. 9. Assist in the administrative preparation of the Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet and National Security Council meetings. 10. Maintain databases related to Cabinet and National Security Council-related matters. 11. Maintain and update Cabinet and National Security Council related files and folders both physically and electronically. 12. Draft correspondence to facilitate Cabinet and National Security Council actions and requests. 13. Assist in preparing annual reports, as requested. 14. Conduct research and policy searches, as requested. 15. Assist with preparation for meetings facilitated by the Cabinet Office. 16. Perform Cabinet attendant duties in the absence of the Assistant Secretary. Skills and Competencies • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent. • Five (5) years related experience in an administrative role. • Good communication skills • Good organisational skills • Good interpersonal skills • Good supervisory and managerial skills • Good knowledge of Government structure, functions, policies and procedures • Good knowledge of standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers and • facsimile machines. • Manage your time effectively • Develop the trust and support of colleagues and stakeholders • Provide leadership in your area of responsibility • Provide information and advice to others • Plan for the use of resources • Minimize interpersonal conflict • Plan for change Closing Date: 24 July 2024 Download file Apply Here	24 July 2024

Closing Date

Senior Administrative Officer

Responsibilities

1. Maintain, manage and oversee inventory, records and systems.
2. Assist in the planning and execution of the Department’s work.
3. Provide administrative and specialised support to management and organise events.
4. Research, analyse and prepare reports and advice.
5. Prepare correspondences and annual and monthly reports to ensure accurate dissemination of information.
6. Perform any other related duties as required by the Cabinet Secretary or any other senior officer in order to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Office.
7. Manage Cabinet Secretary’s Calendar, including scheduling meetings and appointments and ensure preparation for meetings.
8. Perform in-office minute-taking for meetings with the Cabinet Secretary.
9. Assist in the administrative preparation of the Cabinet Secretary for Cabinet and National Security Council meetings.
10. Maintain databases related to Cabinet and National Security Council-related matters.
11. Maintain and update Cabinet and National Security Council related files and folders both physically and electronically.
12. Draft correspondence to facilitate Cabinet and National Security Council actions and requests.
13. Assist in preparing annual reports, as requested.
14. Conduct research and policy searches, as requested.
15. Assist with preparation for meetings facilitated by the Cabinet Office.
16. Perform Cabinet attendant duties in the absence of the Assistant Secretary.

Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent.
• Five (5) years related experience in an administrative role.
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good supervisory and managerial skills
• Good knowledge of Government structure, functions, policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of standard office equipment including computers, photocopiers and
• facsimile machines.
• Manage your time effectively
• Develop the trust and support of colleagues and stakeholders
• Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
• Provide information and advice to others
• Plan for the use of resources
• Minimize interpersonal conflict
• Plan for change

Closing Date:

24 July 2024

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24 July 2024

Sandra Ward

Cabinet Secretary

Services

Gazette Notices

Gazette Subscription

Publications

Publication Notice - Extension of Contract Top Brass Security Servicesv2

Cabinet Office - Publication Notices: Award of Consultancy

Publication Notice - Law Revision Michelle Roxanne Daleyv2

Publication Notice - Contract with Top Brass Security (Detainees) REDUCED

Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 15th June 2022

Department Contact Information

To make contact with Cabinet Office, see below for contact information:

Cabinet Office
Government of the Virgin Islands
Central Administration Building
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Physical Address:
Cabinet Office
RFG Place, Flemming Street
Government of the Virgin Islands
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Email Address: cabinetoffice@gov.vg

Contact Form

Telephone: 1(284) 468-4385
Fax: 1(284) 468-4394

The Virgin Islands Official Gazette

The Virgin Islands Official Gazette
c/o Cabinet Office
RFG Place, First Floor
Government of the Virgin Islands
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110