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Premier Wheatley To Attend CARICOM Heads Of Government Meeting
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed his attendance at the 45th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) from July 3 to 5.
The meeting, which will be chaired by Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, will take place in Trinidad and Tobago.
Premier Wheatley’s attendance is aimed at advancing intraregional trade and policy coordination, with a focus on safeguarding the socio-economic and political interests of the British Virgin Islands.
“The Virgin Islands has been an Associate Member of Caricom for 32 years. Our Associate Membership is a crucial means of engaging in regional cooperation that benefits our Territory in various ways, including the strong political support we have received in recent years,” stated the territory’s Finance Minister.
He further added that “it is essential for the Virgin Islands to be present, demonstrating our solidarity with our neighbors and seeking solutions to regional challenges such as transportation and food security.”
Accompanying the Premier will be his Special Envoy Benito Wheatley, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Dwynel Davis, and Assistant Secretary for External Affairs Xyrah Wheatley.
Caricom consists of fifteen member states and five associated states, including the British Virgin Islands.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Lorna G. Smith, OBE, will serve as acting Premier and Minister of Finance until July 6.
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
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