The Office of the Deputy Governor wishes to advise owners of businesses who did not attend the June 3 Temporary Liquor Licence sitting at the Magistrate’s Court, that applications for a Temporary Liquor Licence must now be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Governor.

Fifty-Two (52) persons are now British Citizens having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.

Dr. Connie George has been officially appointed as the first Director of the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute, effective June 18, 2024.

An expert review of law enforcement arrangements in the BVI has been published today.

Before I open the floor up to questions, I want to say a few words about the Asia Pacific mission we have just completed, along with our eleven private sector sponsors, our regulators and of course friends and colleagues based in the region. I want to especially thank our private sector who funded themselves to participate in the Mission and sponsored the events.

The public is advised that the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Customer Service Care Centre is currently experiencing technical difficulties with incoming calls to 284-468-3701.

In light of the flash flood warning and the water’s impact on Territory roads, it is crucial for persons to stay off the roads and remain indoors until conditions improve.

The Virgin Islands was this morning placed on a flash flood warning, which will remain in effect until 10:30 am.

The public is advised that due to the recent update from the Department of Disaster Management, the intensity of the rainfall and the road situation report from the Public Works Department, all Government Offices are closed today, June 6, with the exception of essential services.