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Legislators interests declared late, or not at all

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DDM partners with US recovery firm

The BVI Beacon DDM partners with US recovery firm A “resiliency summit” was held last week on Buck Island as part of a new memorandum of understanding between the Department of Disaster Management and the United States-based emergency management … Government officials and other stakeholders meet last Thursday during a resiliency summit on Buck Island hosted by the United States-based emergency management firm Aerial Recovery Group, which is headed by real estate developer Britnie Turner, who is seated at centre left in the above photo. (Photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED) A “resiliency summit” was held last week on Buck Island as part of a new memorandum of understanding between the Department of Disaster Management and the United States-based emergency management firm Aerial Recovery Group.

North Sound admin building handed over on Virgin Gorda

The North Sound Administration Building on Virgin Gorda was handed over last week after extensive repairs. (Photo: GIS) The North Sound Administration Building on Virgin Gorda was handed over from the Recovery and Development Agency to Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. last week following the completion of repairs under a $625,400 contract awarded to Quality Construction last May. The building, which sustained extensive damage in the hurricanes of 2017, is the first building project executed under the territory’s Caribbean Development Bank Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan, according to government. During a Feb. 9 ceremony, it was also rededicated in honour of John George Sr., who served for many years as the postmaster, registrar of births and deaths, and government agent for the North Sound community.

Holidays reformed to stress Virgin Islands history

The BVI Beacon Holidays reformed to stress Virgin Islands history Last month, the government quietly reformed the territory’s public holidays to better reflect Virgin Islands culture and history. In addition to rebranding Territory Day as Virgin Islands Day and St. … Festival Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday have been renamed Emancipation Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of a reform of public holidays. (File Photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED) Last month, the government quietly reformed the territory’s public holidays to better reflect Virgin Islands culture and history. In addition to rebranding Territory Day as Virgin Islands Day and St. Ursula’s Day as Heroes and Forefathers Day, government established a new holiday to be celebrated for the first time on Monday, Nov. 8: a commemoration of the “Great March of 1949” and the restoration of the Legislative Council.

Premier slams governor over call for reform

The BVI Beacon Premier slams governor over call for reform During what may have been Governor Gus Jaspert’s last press conference before he steps down in January, he called for governance reforms and transparency measures and told the media that … Governor Gus Jaspert hosted what may be his last press conference before leaving the territory in January. He brought up allegations made by members of the community regarding public spending, unexplained wealth, and a growing “culture of fear.” (Photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED) During what may have been Governor Gus Jaspert’s last press conference before he steps down in January, he called for governance reforms and transparency measures and told the media that he has heard allegations about victimisation and a growing “culture of fear” in the territory.

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