Virgin Islands Public Library Services To Be Automated

Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands Moves Toward Automation

Chief Librarian Ms. Suzanne Greenaway has announced that the Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands is moving towards automating the Anegada and Virgin Gorda community libraries. She mentioned that the automation process at the East End Library is nearly complete, with the final phase being the provision of new

Remarks by Premier Wheatley - Sunrise Airways Inaugural Flight

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. It is a pleasure and an honour to welcome all of you to the Virgin Islands on this historic occasion. Today, we celebrate the inaugural Sunrise Airways flight to the BVI, marking the beginning of Sunrise’s direct air service between the Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic (DR). To the passengers who have just arrived - bienvenidos, welcome to your home away from home. And to the executive team of Sunrise Airways who are with us today, we extend a very warm Virgin Islands welcome.

Cancellation of This Evening’s Tourism Development Policy Meeting

The National Consultancy Meeting on the Tourism Development Policy scheduled for April 23 has been cancelled. No further public meetings will be held, but the Ministry will continue gathering input through focus group sessions. Public engagement remains important and appreciated.

Public Asked to Remove Vehicles and Equipment from Althea Scatliffe Primary School Grounds

The public is being advised to remove any vehicles or equipment currently parked at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School grounds.

Main Street Partial Road Closure Notice 13th-14th November

The public is notified that a portion of Main Street Road in the vicinity of the Little Denmark Building to the Midtown Restaurant will be closed from Thursday 13th November at 10:00p.m to Friday 14th November at 11:00p.m.

Portion of Main Street Temporary Road Closure 16th-18th October

The public is notified that a portion of Main Street in the vicinity of the entrance to Flemming Street to the entrance to Shoreway Drive will be closed on Thursday 16th October from 7:00p.m. to Saturday 18th October at 12:00 noon.

CONTRACT SIGNED FOR ROOF REPAIRS AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM AT DR. D. ORLANDO SMITH HOSPITAL AND ANNEX

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in collaboration with the Government of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), has signed a contract for Roof Repairs and a Lightning Protection System at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital and its Annex building.

Government of the Virgin Islands Publishes Guide on the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers

Government of the Virgin Islands Publishes Guide on the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers The Government of the Virgin Islands has released a new fact sheet and comprehensive policy guide designed to strengthen the proper and lawful use of discretionary powers across the public service. Discretionary powers, commonly indicated in legislation by terms such as “may,” “if the Minister is satisfied,” or “it shall be lawful”, enable Ministers, public officials and authorities to make decisions in situations where the law provides a choice of actions rather than a fixed outcome.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Details Anti-Crime Strategies

The Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore E. James, has identified several issues affecting the agriculture and fisheries sectors. He was speaking on Thursday, 25th September, as part of a panel of governmental organisations discussing crime trends and factors contributing to crime, on the second day of the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit.

Public Officers Urged to Embrace Role in National Development

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott, has underscored the vital role of public officers in the overall development of the Territory of the Virgin Islands.