BVI History
Who were the first settlers in the British Virgin Islands?
Arawak Indians
Who was Miss British Virgin Islands on 2002?
Bethsaida Smith
Who is the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities
Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands was formerly known as?
The Executive Council
What is the name of the street in which our office is located?
Flemming Street
Who was the first European to have sight of the Virgin Islands?
Christopher Columbus
Who was the first Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands?
Hon. Hamilton Lavity Stoutt
Which team won the last Public Service Week?
Warriors
The Gazette Unit came under the management of the Cabinet Office in what year?
2010
Who is the City Manager?
Mrs. Janice Brathwaite-Edwards
When was slavery in the BVI abolished?
1st August, 1834
Who is the newly appointed Head of the Social Security Board
Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes
Who is the Complaints Commissioner?
The Cabinet Agenda is set by whom?
The Cabinet Steering Group
Where is the "Fire Proof" building located in Road Town?
Main Street
What year did England take control of the British Virgin Islands?
1672
Who is or was the longest serving politician in the British Virgin Islands?
Hon. Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE
Who is the Head of the Inland Revenue Department?
Mrs. Karen Aaron
What year was the first Executive Council formed?
1773
This Fort is located on the southwest edge of Road Town where you can still find one of it's original cannons.
Fort Burt
The slave owner who was hung for the murder of one of his slaves?
Arthur William Hodge
Who was the first Financial Secretary in the British Virgin Islands?
Mr. Cyril B. Romney
First females elected in Government
Ms. Eileen Parsons and Ms. Ethlyn Smith
In what year was the Executive Council renamed the Cabinet?
2007
What is the oldest building in Road Town?
HM Prison on Main Street (1774)