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DDM partners with US recovery firm
A âresiliency summitâ 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 âresiliency summitâ 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.
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 territoryâs 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.
The BVI Beacon
Holidays reformed to stress Virgin Islands history
Last month, the government quietly reformed the territoryâs 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 territoryâs public holidays to better reflect Virgin Islands culture and history.
In addition to rebranding Territory Day as Virgin Islands Day and St. Ursulaâs 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 âGreat March of 1949â and the restoration of the Legislative Council.
The BVI Beacon
Premier slams governor over call for reform
During what may have been Governor Gus Jaspertâs 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 âculture of fear.â (Photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED)
During what may have been Governor Gus Jaspertâs 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 âculture of fearâ in the territory.