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8 Out of 14 Approved for 2024-2027 Anegada ALDAC Term
Fourteen candidates expressed interest in joining the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee (ALDAC) for the 2024-2027 term. Following a detailed review, it was found that two of these candidates did not meet the qualifications outlined in the ALDAC Terms of Reference. Additionally, one candidate has chosen to withdraw from the electoral process.
As a result, the list of eligible candidates for the upcoming ALDAC elections has been revised. The final roster of candidates vying for a position on the committee includes:
- Darrell Ruan Jr.
- Chekada O’Neal
- Gregory Levons Sr.
- Michael (Mitch) Vanterpool
- Ajani Faulkner
- Sylvia Faulkner
- Rondel Smith
- Alex Varlack
These eight individuals will now move forward in the electoral process for the new term, which will oversee land development issues and strategic planning for Anegada over the next three years.
The ALDAC plays a crucial role in shaping the future of land use on the island, and the upcoming elections will be an important opportunity for residents to have their voices heard through the selection of qualified and committed individuals.
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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
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
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