SISTER ISLANDS PROGRAMME UNIT
BACKGROUND
As part of the 1999 Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) initiative, a group called the Young Professionals was tasked with assessing the state of the three major Sister Islands: Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van D**e. The activity was aptly called the “Sister Islands Project.” The work of the Young Professionals resulted in the establishment of a
Sister Islands Programme and Coordinator. The Sister Islands Programme Unit is a coordinating body which monitors and reports on Government and other activities on the Sister Islands and makes recommendations for improvements. SCOPE
The Sister Islands Programme covers the following:
The three (3) main sister islands of Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dkye
Southern Islands and Cays:
Norman Island
Peter Island
Salt Island
Cooper Island
Ginger Island
Little Thatch
Great Thatch
The Indians
Fallen Jerusalem
Buck Island
Northern Islands and Cays:
Little Jost Van D**e
Little Tobago
Great Tobago
Sandy Spit
Green Cay
Sandy Cay
Guana Island
Great Camanoe
Little Camanoe
Scrub Island
Marina Cay
Prickly Pear
Eustacia Island
Necker Island
Moskito Island
West Dog
Great Dog
PROGRAMME ELEMENTS
• Community Resilience
• Coordination of Islands and Office Administration
• Island Development Improvements
• Event Planning
• Communication and Public Relations
SISTER ISLANDS PROGRAMME COORDINATOR:
• Serves as itinerant Administrator for the Sister Islands and as a Liaison Officer between the Office of the Deputy Governor and District Officers to ensure efficient and effective communication and coordination of activities;
• Serves as a Commissioner of Oaths for the Sister Islands;
• Makes recommendations for programs and projects to improve the delivery of services to the Sister Islands to ensure an acceptable standard of living;
• Coordinates activities with Ministries and outside agencies to ensure effective communication;
• Serves as a Project Coordinator for Capital Projects for the Governor’s Group;
• Monitors, promotes, and facilitates the ex*****on of projects designed to bring about sustained improvement in the quality and delivery of Government services on the Sister Islands;
• Supervises the work of District Officers assigned to Sister Islands in order to monitor compliance with laws, policies, rules, and regulations;
DISTRICT OFFICERS:
• Carry out and oversee the performance of official duties on the Sister Islands in an efficient and competent manner to ensure that departmental objectives are met;
• Serve as a focal point for all official enquiries on the island in order to facilitate effective communication and flow of information;
• Manage the Government Administration Building facilities;
• Perform duties related to timely and adequate assistance provided in the Zone/Community prior to, during and after a disaster situation;
CONTACT
Anegada: 368- 9712 Virgin Gorda: 468-9542 Jost Van D**e: 468-9013
