30 October 2026

VI Government Seeks applicants from salt Island to serve on the Standing Committee

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change invites applications from five persons representing Salt Island to serve on the Standing Committee established under the Crown Lands Management Act, 2024.

The Standing Committees shall work collaboratively with the Crown Lands Advisory Board and the Ministry responsible for Crown Lands to oversee the fair and transparent distribution of Crown Lands of the respective islands. The Standing Committees shall be responsible for carrying out the following functions.

 The develop clear criteria for what constitutes an “ancestral land” including historical occupation, cultural significance, and continuous use.  Specifythe types of documents require to support claims, such as historical occupation, oral histories and maps.  Access and review historical archives, land records, and maps to identify traditional land use and occupation, just to name a few.

Other responsibilities, include, assist the Government of the Virgin Islands in preparing a comprehensive plan for Salt Island, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. 

Minimum qualifications and experience include an associate’s degree, be trustworthy and confidential, be able to make sound, fair and equitable decisions, possess personal qualities of high integrity and resourcefulness, strong oral, written and research skills, and The capacity to make timely decisions and implement decisive actions. 

The person selected on the Board shall be, a Virgin Islander, A person deemed to belong to the Virgin Islands under section 2(2)(f) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, U.K.S.I. 2007 No. 1678 who has held his or her certificate for a period of 20 years or more.  A person deemed to belong to the Virgin Islands under section 2(2)(h) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, U.K.S.I. 2007 No. 1678; or  A person with ancestral connections to the sister island of Salt Island through their family lineage.

Standing Committee Members are subject to the Protocol for the Appointment and removal of Statutory Board Members.  Travel Allowance as deemed necessary by the Ministry.

Applicants should email their cover letter of interest detailing their lineage to Salt Island, curriculum vitae with supporting certificate(s) to Dr. Ronald Berkeley, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change at menrcc@gov.vg by Friday, 3rd December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants must reside in the British Virgin Islands.

 CLOSING DATE: Friday, 3rd December 2026.

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For Additional Information Contact:

Berta Mckelly Adams

Information Officer

Department of Infrmation and Public Relations

Telephone: 468-2730

Email: bmckelly@gov.vg