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Dame Janice M. Pereira appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council

- Premier Wheatley calls appointment ‘well-deserved’
Former Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Chief Justice, Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, has been appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Dame Janice M. Pereira continues to make the Virgin Islands Proud. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Dame Janice M. Pereira continues to make the Virgin Islands Proud. Photo: Facebook/Office of the Premier
LONDON, England, UK- Former Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Chief Justice, Dame Janice M. Pereira DBE, has been appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council.

Pereira is from North Sound in Virgin Gorda and was called to the Bar of the Virgin Islands in 1981. Dame Pereira became a High Court Judge in 2003 and was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2009. Dame Pereira was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the ECSC on October 24, 2012.

Dame Pereira retired from the ECSC in St Kitts and Nevis earlier this year. Her career has spanned over three decades.

Appointment is ‘well-deserved’- Premier Wheatley

In a social media post, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said Dame Pereira continues to make the Virgin Islands proud.

“Your achievements inspire us all!” Hon Wheatley added calling her appointment to the Privy Council “well-deserved”.

His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a formal body of advisers to the sovereign of the United Kingdom. The Privy Council appoinments were announced on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 

Other appointees to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council are Baroness Eluned Morgan MS (First Minister of Wales) and John Swinney MS (First Minister of Scotland).

17 Responses to “Dame Janice M. Pereira appointed to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council”

  • Bree (29/08/2024, 10:27) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations.
  • Andrew Cox Sr (29/08/2024, 10:47) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    nice
  • time (29/08/2024, 11:05) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Major accomplishment. Congratulations
  • Lizzie (29/08/2024, 11:25) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Hon. Dame J Pereira. To see a woman of color hailing from a small Island achieve incredible success, and reach to the top (Privy Council) is truly inspiring. You’re such an inspiration. Wishing you all the best in your new appointed position.
  • Yes!! (29/08/2024, 11:35) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Dame Janice. You continue to soar high. You are putting The Virgin Islands on the World Stage in a VERY POSITIVE WAY. The Virgin Islands are very very very Proud. Oh Beautiful Virgin Islands your qualities can never be denied.
    Much Love and God's Richest Blessings to you.
  • VG (29/08/2024, 13:11) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    We need a female Premier after you've completed your tenor
  • Interested (29/08/2024, 13:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So very happy for Dame Pereira. A stalwart BVI representative.
  • 2024 (29/08/2024, 15:53) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not All Virgin Islanders are into Folly
  • So Proud (29/08/2024, 18:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    So very proud to hear of the appointment of Dame Janice Pereira to His Majesty's Privy Council. As a Virgin Islander good news like this always reminds me of what hardworking BVIslanders can achieve in the most humble and quiet persevering way. Dame Janice, may you continue to grow from strength to strength in your future pursuits. We need you when you visit home to please make a few minutes to speak to our students about the importance of hardwork and living a life pleasing to your God. WE love you. God's speed.
  • E. Leonard (29/08/2024, 18:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to Dame Janice Pereira on the distinguish honor of being tapped to serve on the Privy Council, which is the highest court appeal for the U.K., three crown dependencies, 14 OTs, some other Commonwealth of Nations countries, viz, including Jamaica , Grenada , The Bahamas, and Trinidad and Tobago. Other regional countries used the Caribbean Court of Justice ( CCJ) as their highest court of appeal, viz, Barbados, Belize,,Dominica, Guyana and St. Lucia.

    A native Virgin Gordian, making VG and VI proud. She set the personal example very worthy of emulation.
    • Eagle and Buffalo (30/08/2024, 06:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Indeed, a proud Virgin Gordian/Virgin Islander humbly, confidently, quietly setting the example and soaring highly and leading as eagles. Dame pereira will represent, demonstrating skill, professionalism, making the VI proud and keeping its head high. .

      [Let’s lead as eagles, not plunge off the cliff like buffaloes]
    • GateKeeper (30/08/2024, 08:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      A distinguished, professional, competent, knowledgeable , jurist soaring high. She is demonstrating that the VI is more than the alleged corrupt cesspool and den of illegal drug trading.
  • The watchdog (30/08/2024, 06:05) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big ups jan well deserved
  • United Kingdom (30/08/2024, 11:35) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    She is not a born virgin islander but none the less, congrats.
    • BVIslander (30/08/2024, 16:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Dame Janice George-Pereira may not have been born in the BVI. None the less, she grew up in North Sound, Virgin Gorda and was educated in the Virgin Islands. She happens to be a former class mate of mine in Fifth Form 1974 at the BVI High School, now known as Elmore Stoutt High School. She is indeed an Honorary BVIslander.
      • lisa (03/09/2024, 11:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Please educate me as to where is North Sound, Virgin Gorda. Is it in the USA, Africa, UK, West Indies, what continent is it on. Where in the world is it?
        In the meantime, educate yourself about your country.
        I went to school with the Dame as well.
    • lisa (03/09/2024, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      "What is your definition of a "born Virgin Islander? pardon my ignorance but please educate me. Please educate me as to her birthplace.
      In the meantime, please ask or read about Dame Pereira's history. Ignorance is bliss. Stop assuming.


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