Press Release

Premier's Office
Release Date:
Thursday, 27 June 2024 - 4:24pm

The Premier’s office invites applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as a member of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (“Commission”), in accordance with section 94 1(d) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order (2007). Two of the members on this Commission are appointed by the Governor, one of whom is chosen on the advice of the Premier. The appointment will be made through a competitive selection process adhering to the Protocol for Appointment and Removal of Statutory Board Members.

Members of the Commission, as stipulated in section 95 (1) of the Constitution, will advise the Governor on appointments to legal offices outlined in section 95 (4) of the Constitution, recommend the removal of appointments from these offices, and provide counsel on disciplinary measures concerning officers in such roles. The Governor retains the authority to dissent from the Commission's advice if adherence would compromise His Majesty’s Service.

Prospective candidates are required to submit a comprehensive application package consisting of a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae. The application should include biographical information, employment history, areas of specialized knowledge, educational qualifications, details of previous board experience with respective term dates, disclosure of any criminal convictions, bankruptcies, or conflicts of interest, and two references attesting to professional experience and character.

Applications should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Premier’s Office, Government of the Virgin Islands, Road Town, Tortola VG1110, Virgin Islands, and submitted electronically to premieroffice@gov.vg by the closing date of July 8, 2024. For further information, inquiries can be directed via email or by calling (284) 468-2152.

Author

Sonjé Greenidge

Information Officer II
Department of Information and Public Relations (GIS)
Telephone: 468-2742
Email: SGreenidge@gov.vg