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Department of Waste Management Launches Derelict Removal Information System
The Department of Waste Management has taken a significant step towards improving transparency and community engagement with the launch of the Derelict Removal Information System. This innovative system aims to provide the British Virgin Islands (BVI) with up-to-date information on derelict vehicle removals, ensuring that individuals can easily access information about their tagged vehicles, regardless of whether they are located on private or public property.
Mr. Marcus Solomon, the Director of Waste Management, emphasized the necessity of the Derelict Removal Information System in providing crucial information to the public. The system offers real-time access to a comprehensive list of vehicles pending removal, including details about their location, condition, and removal date. Additionally, the system includes a halt request form, which allows vehicle owners to contest and prevent the removal of a specific derelict vehicle.
“The halt request form gives owners an opportunity to voice their concerns and contest the removal of their derelict vehicle,” explained Mr. Solomon. “This process promotes community engagement and ensures that owners have a platform to express their opinions.”
The Derelict Removal Information System website has been designed to be intuitive and mobile-friendly, ensuring that users from all backgrounds can easily navigate the platform and access the information they need. To access the system, community members can visit the website at https://eservices.gov.vg/derelict/.
In addition to the launch of the information system, the Department of Waste Management urges individuals to continue identifying derelict vehicles on both private and public property. To report derelict vehicles, community members can contact the department at 468-4934 or utilize the BVIGovReportit app. It is advised to record accurate location information and, when applicable, submit accompanying photographs to assist the department in their efforts.
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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.
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