Local News
Public Service Empowers Permanent Secretaries with Service Commissions Portal Training
In a bid to enhance efficiency and streamline human resources (HR) processes, Permanent Secretaries across the Public Service have successfully completed training on the use of the Service Commissions Portal. This initiative, facilitated by Human Resources Manager Colleen Hazel, aims to empower key personnel with the necessary skills to navigate and utilize the portal effectively.
The comprehensive training covered a range of features and functionalities of the Service Commissions Portal, which is utilized by all four commissions to manage HR matters. By providing access to Ministerial HR Managers, Permanent Secretaries, and the Financial Secretary, the portal ensures seamless coordination and communication in HR processes across the Public Service.
The Department of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology, is actively working towards more efficient handling of HR matters in line with the Public Service Transformation plan. As part of this concerted effort, a new recruitment management system is currently in its final stages of testing.
The implementation of the Service Commissions Portal and the upcoming recruitment management system are crucial components of the Public Service Transformation plan. These advancements aim to revolutionize HR processes, making them more streamlined, transparent, and user-friendly.
By leveraging technology and digital solutions, the Public Service envisions a future where the HR processes are more efficient and responsive to the needs of both employees and employers. The Service Commissions Portal is set to be a game-changer, enabling real-time updates, easy access to information, and seamless communication between various stakeholders.
The Department of Human Resources, along with its partners, remains committed to embracing digital transformation and leveraging technology to improve service delivery within the Public Service.
Local News
Virgin Islands Premier Concludes Key Talks in London, Sets Stage for Stronger UK Partnership
Entertainment
Thirteen Restaurants to Serve Up Lobster Delights at Anegada Lobster Festival 2024
Local News
British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission Welcomes New Leadership
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced new appointments to its governing board, with Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC stepping in as Chairman and Ms. Patlian Johnson as Commissioner. The appointments, confirmed by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, mark a new chapter for the commission as it seeks to strengthen the territory’s financial services sector.
Mr. Gerard St Clair Farara KC has been appointed to a three-year term as Chairman, effective August 1, 2024. A seasoned legal expert with a distinguished career, Farara currently serves as a Commercial Court Judge for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and leads the litigation team at the BVI office of COLLAS CRILL, formerly Farara Kerins. Farara’s prominence in the legal community is further highlighted by his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 1996, cementing his standing as a leading figure in the Virgin Islands Bar and the broader Eastern Caribbean.
Ms. Patlian Johnson will serve a one-year term as Commissioner, also beginning on August 1, 2024. Johnson, a Strategy and Policy Advisor with extensive experience, currently holds the position of National Coordinator for the UNDP Project Office. She brings an impressive academic background, including a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Accounting with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
The pair will replace outgoing Chairman Mr. Robin F. Gaul and Commissioner Mr. Melvin A. Turnbull, whose terms have concluded. Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), praised the new appointments, stating, “I am delighted to welcome Mr. Farara and Ms. Johnson to the BVIFSC Board of Commissioners. Their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the financial services sector.”
Smith also expressed gratitude to the departing board members for their significant contributions to the growth and stability of the territory’s financial services industry. According to the Government Information Service (GIS), these appointments underscore the Virgin Islands’ commitment to maintaining a well-regulated and competitive financial services sector.
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Search Underway After Vessel Capsizes Off Jost Van Dyke, One Dead, One Missing
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Oil Spill Forces Temporary Road Closure in Fish Bay
-
Local News1 week ago
Thirty-Six Naturalized as British Citizens in Ceremony at Government House
-
Education2 weeks ago
Eighty Virgin Islands Public Officers Complete Customer Service Training
-
Elections 20232 weeks ago
Virgin Islands Releases 2024 Preliminary Voters List for Public Review
-
Local News2 weeks ago
British Virgin Islands Premier Leads Delegation to London for Key Talks on Governance, Finance, and Climate Change
-
Local News1 week ago
Major Road Rehabilitation Projects Underway
-
Uncategorized8 hours ago
Ministry of Education Addresses Allegations of Student-Teacher Incident at Elmore Stoutt High School