The Premier is an elected official, head of the Government of the Virgin Islands and leader of the Territory. The Premier is a member of Cabinet, National Security Council and House of Assembly. The Premier is the leader of government business who coordinates the development and implementation of government's legislative agenda across ministries and statutory bodies.
The Premier’s Office is the lead ministry within the Public Service of the Virgin Islands. The ministry provides strategic and administrative support to the Premier. The ministry coordinates and manages the work of Government to ensure the successful formulation and implementation of ministerial and cross-ministerial government policies and programmes throughout the Territory.
Vision
In leading a thriving Territory the Premier’s Office through seamless coordination and planning across Government, charts a brighter future for all.
Mission
The Premier’s Office coordinates cross sectoral policies and programmes to promote the strategic development of the Virgin Islands to ensure an informed prosperous, cohesive and stable society.
Core Values
The Premier’s Office is committed to the following:
- Striving to be fair and consistent when performing our duties
- Aspiring to be competent, effective and productive in public service delivery
- Nurturing mutual respect and understanding among the staff and the public
- Upholding standards of honesty and fairness when performing duties
