Parents and guardians of children from ages 3 to 5 years old are notified that their children can access the daily learning sessions and meals between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is notifying prospective employers that the Department of Immigration is putting measures in place to allow for the quick processing of work permits for skilled craftsmen such as construction workers to help rebuild the Territory.

Due to the approaching of Hurricane Irma, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority announces the closure of the following facilities:

His Excellency the Governor Mr. Augustus Jaspert, in consultation with the Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and the Deputy Governor Mrs. Rosalie Adams, have decided to close all Government offices today, September 4 at 4:30 p.m.  

School administrators throughout the Territory are being urged to secure equipment and all materials at schools in anticipation of Hurricane Irma.

The public is informed that the Local Authors’ Book Fair scheduled for Friday, September 8, has been postponed due to the expectancy of Hurricane Irma.

The new food handler’s session scheduled for Thursday September 7 is cancelled as a result of the impending hurricane.  

Booth owners are reminded to remove all erected booths, dismantled structures and/or materials from the Festival Grounds in Road Town.

The public is advised that the Civil Registry & Passport Office’s Passport Office Division will be moving to the first floor of the Sakal Place located next to Tobacco Wharf. 

Residents including boat owners, fishermen, and farmers are asked to put precautionary measures in place to protect and secure property due to the possible threat hurricane Irma now poses to the Virgin Islands.