The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture in partnership with UniteBVI Foundation and Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation is inviting the public to the Official Handover Ceremony for Building I of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) in Virgin Gorda.

The Hurricane Watch has been discontinued for St. Lucia however tropical storm watches and warnings remains in place for other countries. 

Persons in the British Virgin Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Dorian and be ready to respond to any watches or warnings that may be issued.

Dominica has been added to the list of countries under tropical storm watch. Summary of Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings

All public and private school educators are asked to attend a Professional Day on Monday, August 26 at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium.

The public is reminded that the Advent Term for all public schools begins on Monday, September 2. New and transfer students of secondary and primary schools are expected to report to school on Wednesday, September 4. All returning students are expected to report to school on September 5 and 6. Classes begin on Monday, September 9 for all public schools.

For more information on the Advent Term for public schools, contact the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affair, Fisheries and Agriculture at 468-4949.

New and renewing food handlers are notified of the schedule of sessions that will take place on the following dates:

The public is advised that Friday, August 16 is the deadline for submission of applications for Residence and or Belonger Status through Government's fast track initiative.

New and renewing food handlers are notified of the schedule of sessions that will take place on the following dates

The public is notified that the Processing Unit at the Department of Immigration will be closed at 12 noon today, Wednesday August 14.