Residents of the BVI are asked to note that the date to submit recommendations for the 12th CARICOM Triennial Award for Women has been extended to February 17.

This award aims to honour Caribbean women who have made an outstanding contribution to the socio-economic development of the Caribbean.

Persons are asked to submit recommendations electronically to ministryofhealth@gov.vg or hand deliver to the Gender Affairs Coordinator Ms. Lorolie

Connor, Office of Gender Affairs, second floor of the Bettito Frett, Tortola by February 17, 2017.

Persons can also contact the Office of Gender Affairs at 468-3701, extension 2236 or 3415 or visit www.bvi.gov.vg/content/ministry-health-and-social-development.