Once passed, the Human Rights Commission Bill would establish a commission to receive and investigate matters related to human rights violation. According to the Bill, the commission will comprise of 5 members.
Director of Customer Service, Ms. Kedimone Rubaine is featured as she conducted a series of customer service trainings with officers from the Social Security Board.
The proposed Human Rights Commission Bill will bring the Virgin Islands in line with established international standards, ensuring all residents have the protections they deserve.
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, in a letter dispatched this week Monday, extended his warm congratulations to Honourable Charles Washington Misick on his victory in the recent general elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The proposed Human Rights Commission Bill seeks to establish an independent commission to receive and investigate complaints for acts or practices that are inconsistent with or contrary to any human right.
Governor Daniel Pruce is inviting feedback on the Commission of Inquiry reforms. Feedback received will be reported to the UK Overseas Territories Minister, Stephen Doughty MP, to inform decisions about the next steps in the reform process.
Topic: Finance and Fiscal Policy, Good Governance | Posted By: alsmith
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 - 2:37pm
The British Virgin Islands’ investment in its institutional framework and economic development has designated the territory’s sovereign credit rating as investment grade BBB/A-2 by S&P.