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Attorney General's Chambers Seeks Candidates for Legislative Drafting Initiative
The Attorney General's Chambers has launched a succession planning initiative in legislative drafting and is inviting qualified Virgin Islanders and Belongers to express their interest in participating by 30th August.
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Premier Wheatley to Attend United Nations General Assembly
The Government of the Virgin Islands is committed to promoting good governance and the sustainable development of the Territory with a view to ensuring a well-informed, prosperous, cohesive, and stable society. The Premier’s Office serves as the focal point for coordinating cross-sectoral policies and programmes and promoting the sustainable development of the Virgin Islands to ensure a well-informed, prosperous, cohesive and stable society.
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Virtual Pain Management Workshop on June 12
The public is advised of an upcoming virtual workshop on pain management, scheduled for Wednesday, 12th June at 7:00 p.m. The session aims to equip health professionals and individuals living with chronic pain with safe and effective strategies to enhance daily functioning and overall quality of life. Interested participants are encouraged to register by Monday, 10th June at 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $10. To register, contact Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith at grwheatley-smith@gov.vg or call (284) 468-9850.
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Member, Procurement Appeals Board
The Ministry of Finance invites applications for the position of Member of the Procurement Appeals Board, established under the Public Procurement Act, 2021. The Board, comprising three members, hears and determines reviews under sections 30 and 31 of the Act. Responsibilities include reviewing procurement challenges, issuing decisions within 28 days, and ensuring compliance with procedures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant experience in fields such as Management, Procurement, Finance, or Law. Desired skills include strong communication, knowledge of government procedures, and leadership abilities.
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Remarks by Premier Wheatley at the Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference
On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, it is my privilege to welcome you to our shores for this year’s Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference. We are honoured to host you, and we extend a particularly warm Virgin Islands welcome to those who have travelled to be with us in person. We hope that, even with the important work ahead, your visit will not be all business. You are, after all, in one of the premier tourist destinations in the hemisphere, and we trust you will find a moment to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of these islands.
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Statement By Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith Improving Access To Laws Of The Virgin Islands
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the first phase of the Law Revision and Accessibility of Laws Project, aimed at ensuring the laws of the Virgin Islands are current and easily accessible. This phase involved the revision of approximately 90 Acts and their subsidiary legislation, resulting in an Interim Revised Edition effective 1 January 2023, now available online. The second phase is underway, revising 101 Acts and introducing a new online platform. A third phase, set for 2025, will revise all remaining laws. The public is encouraged to visit laws.gov.vg to access the laws.
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Youth Focus on Climate Resilience in DDM Summer Programme
Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme.
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Seatrade Cruise Global Observes Its 40th Anniversary
Honourable Kye M. Rymer will lead a Virgin Islands delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami to promote the Territory as a top cruise destination. The team will focus on building partnerships, sustainability, and enhancing visitor experiences.
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Invitation to Tender Removal And Disposal of Derelict Vessels
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) of the British Virgin Islands, established to lead post-Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, is inviting qualified tenderers to bid for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels at Sea Cows Bay Harbour, Tortola. The procurement will follow the National Competitive Bidding process, with full tender documents available upon request via procurement@bvirecovery.vg (subject: RDA/ITT/2025/003/NCB). A Bidder’s Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sea Cows Bay Harbour. Tender submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025. The RDA reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and to cancel the tender process wholly or partly without incurring any costs to tenderers.
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Public Notice: Cruising Permits for Charter Boats
Customs Department Extends CRVL Processing Deadline The Department of H.M. Customs advises the boating and charter industry that an additional fifteen (15) days has been granted for the processing of CRVL applications submitted prior to 31st October 2025. The new deadline for submission and processing is 15th December 2025. By 30th November 2025, all CRVL applications are expected to be processed, and thereafter boaters will be required to present their CRVLs to proceed with charter operations. The Department thanks the boating community for their cooperation and understanding during this transition.