The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the public to remain vigilant, adhere to COVID public health protocols and take all necessary precautions during this festive season.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the:

• Fish Fete on Saturday, 13^th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds
• Phi Theta Kappa Honour Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, 15^th November, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

The public is informed that major road works continue on the Long Trench/Johnson’s Ghut Road Rehabilitation Project.

The public is notified that the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) will be conducting its biennial emergency simulation exercise at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada today November 18.

The public is reminded that the Labour Arbitration Tribunal is accepting applications from qualified persons to supplement its current Roster of Accredited Labour Arbitrators.

The public is notified that Windy Hill Road in the vicinity of Sage Mountain junction will be closed on Wednesday, November 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Residents and businesses of Sea Cow’s Bay are notified that public water service will be temporarily interrupted today, Monday, November 15 until 5:00 p.m.

The motoring public is advised that the westbound lane of James Walter Francis Drive, from the traffic lights at Station Avenue (Red Cross area) to the Round-about in Road Town will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, November 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday, November 14.

Owners of food establishments and food handlers are notified that the Environmental Health Division will be hosting the last virtual food handlers sessions for the year on Tuesday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie will deliver the Territory’s 2022 Budget under the theme: “Strategically positioning New Industries with Sustainability and Innovation: Continuing to improve the standard of living with focus on Education, Small Business, Healthcare and Technology”.