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Official Funeral for Former Legislator Vernon Malone Set for June 22
The official funeral for esteemed former legislator, Mr. Vernon Malone, QPM, LLB, CPA, will be held on Saturday, June 22, at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. This event will honour Mr. Malone’s distinguished service and contributions to the community.
Mr. Malone’s body will lie in state at the House of Assembly on Thursday, June 20. The public is invited to pay their respects from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on that day.
The official funeral proceedings will begin with a procession on Saturday, June 22, starting from the House of Assembly at 8:30 a.m., leading to the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. A pre-service is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., with the funeral service commencing at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, Mr. Malone will be interred at his family’s burial site in Brewer’s Bay.
To mark the occasion, official flags will be flown at half-mast on June 22 at all Government buildings throughout the Territory.
Mr. Malone, who passed away at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital on Saturday, May 4, at the age of 76, held numerous prestigious titles and accolades throughout his lifetime. He was an attorney at law, a recipient of the Queen’s Police Medal, and served in all three branches of government. His roles included Principal Crown Counsel at the Attorney General Chambers (Judicial, 1989), the first local Commissioner of Police (Executive, 1991), and a member of the House of Assembly (Legislative, 2007).
The Government of the Virgin Islands extends its condolences to the family and friends of the late Vernon Malone, honouring his legacy and contributions as a dedicated public servant and cherished son of the soil.
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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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