The public is advised that the offices of Government of the Virgin Islands will be observing the following holiday schedule:

All teachers, parents, guardians and students are asked to note that the 2019 Lent Term for public schools will begin on Wednesday, January 2.

The Town and Country Planning Department is reminding the public that ALL billboards require permission from the planning Authority prior to construction.

The public is notified that the portion of the Long Look road from the Stickett to the intersection at Little Dix Hill will be temporarily closed from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 29.

VI Health Highlights is now available on SoundCloud.com. 

Persons and businesses who made applications to the Magistrate’s Court to renew liquor licences for the December 3 sitting are notified that they can now make their payments at the Inland Revenue Department. 

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will be spreading the Christmas cheer with their annual Christmas programme to be held Christmas morning in the lobby of the New Peebles Hospital from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Labour Department is reminding business owners that work permit applications submitted in the month of December must be accompanied by copies of the requisite 2019 Trade Licences.

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is reminding business owners with five or more trade licences for renewal to submit the renewal documents to the department on the second floor of the Sebastian Building for processing.

Small business owners throughout the Territory are encouraged to contact the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs to register to participate in the Business Essentials Workshop and Small Business Trade Show on Friday, December 21.