The Water and Sewerage Department is informing all residents that work to upgrade the pipes between Butu Mountain and the Belle Vue/Fort Hill junction will begin on Friday, July 3 and continue until Sunday, July 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

The purpose of the work is to replace the 6 inch and 8 inch water pipes in the area in order to improve the water distribution network. Residents on Fort Hill will be affected and are advised to take the necessary steps to store an adequate supply of water throughout this period.

Works begin this afternoon and will include saw cutting of the road.

The department apologises for any inconvenience caused. 

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the residents of Spring Ghut that the road leading to the Hope Hill Junction, near the well, will be closed on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging persons to access free HIV testing at their Family Health Unit, formerly the National AIDS programme, located on the second floor of the Betteto Frett Building next to Banco Popular.

Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is informing the Virgin Gorda community that he will hold office hours on Virgin Gorda Thursday, July 2 

The Customs Department is celebrating 40 years of existence and is inviting the public to a number of activities to mark the occasion. These include a church service at the Faith Baptist Church located on Main Street on July 12, at 11:00 a.m. and an Open House at Her Majesty’s Customs Headquarters, in the Richard Stoutt building, on July 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Carnel Smith, facilitated a Port Health Workshop for border protection personnel today Wednesday June 24. The objective of the workshop was to strengthen port health regulations

The Ministry of Education and Culture invites the public to the annual Territory Day Celebrations on Monday, June 29 at the Central Administration Complex.

The annual fishing tournament starts at 4:00 a.m. Then from 11:00 a.m. onwards there will be several activities and events for all ages, including the fishing tournament judging, fashion show and live Vendor’s Fish Cook-off. Food and craft vendors will be present and entertainment will be provided by local DJs and local bands.