The public is invited to the launching ceremony for the book ‘Lahd Wha Tis Dis?’ on July 13, at 12:00 noon at the Central Administration Complex, Breezeway.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is inviting contributions for the 2017 edition of its Disaster Digest magazine on the theme ‘A SMART Journey—The BVI’s steps to developing SMART Communities’.

Interested persons are invited to participate in the Stewards of Children Programme on July 6 and 11.

The public is informed that a section of the Purcell Road, between the tamarind tree near the Purcell Estate entrance to Brewley’s Superette, will be completely closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, July 6 and Friday, July 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The public is informed that works to install force main pipes from the Long Swamp Bridge to Paraquita Bay pump station continues during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The public is informed that the 2017 Territory Day celebrations have been relocated to the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall due to the inclement weather.

The Acting Chief Conservation Officer is informing the public that Fisherman’s Day 2017 competition and activities have been postponed due to inclement weather.

BVI Financial Institutions (BVIFIs) are informed that the deadline to submit Enrolment Applications to BVI Financial Account Reporting System (BVIFARS) for CRS has been extended from the June 30, to July 31, 2017 and submission of reports from the July 31  to August 18 2017.

The public is invited to attend the annual Fisherman’s Day activities at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, scheduled for Friday, June 30.

The annual fishing tournament starts at 4:00 a.m. From 10:00 a.m. onwards there will be several activities and events for all ages, including the judging of the fishing tournament, solider crab races and free health screening. Food vendors will be present and entertainment will be provided by local DJs and Showtime Band.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to get tested as part of Regional Testing Day which will take place on June 29.