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Government to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Governance Reforms
As the British Virgin Islands navigate significant governance reforms, residents of Tortola are invited to a Town Hall Meeting on February 4, to discuss changes stemming from the Commission of Inquiry (COI). The meeting, hosted by the Government of the Virgin Islands, will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Maria’s By The Sea.
The forum aims to address key governance issues, including immigration, public assistance, Crown land policies, discretionary powers, statutory boards, and the integrity framework. These topics have been central to ongoing reform efforts following the Commission of Inquiry, which highlighted areas for improvement in public administration.
Government ministers and officials will be in attendance to provide insights into the reforms and answer questions from the public. Officials emphasize that community engagement is crucial in shaping the implementation of these governance changes.
Residents seeking further details about the event can contact the Premier’s Office at 1-284-468-2152 or via email at Premieroffice@gov.vg.
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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.
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