The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities (MTWU) has received control of the Water Reservoirs at Carrot Bay from the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA). Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transportation Works and Utilities (MTWU), Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley signed on behalf of the ministry during a handover ceremony at the reservoir grounds in Carrot Bay on Tuesday, June 15.

Officers from the Joint Task Force completed a virtual three-day Royal Navy International Maritime Training organised through the Governor Office’s via the United Kingdom’s interest in offering training to the officers. The training covered topics including: Maritime Law/Rights to Board, Phases of Boarding, Personnel Search and Evidence Awareness.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie continues to hold discussions with the industry’s top cruise liners. Premier Fahie wrapped up his final cruise meeting today with Disney Cruise Lines. Pictured with the Premier is Vice President, Port Strategy, Development & Operations Mr. Jose I. Fernandez.

Amarei Williams, a student of Agape Total Life Academy, is the 2021 National Spelling Bee Winner in the Primary Division.

Pictured are Early Childhood practitioners including daycare workers and owners are pictured during Early Childhood Awareness Week 2021 CPR training.

As part of the Government of the Virgin Islands commitment to the healthy restart of the cruise industry the Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie hosted a series of meetings with United States cruise lines to discuss the restart of cruise for fully vaccinated passengers amidst COVID-19 for the Virgin Islands and the region.

Pictured is Waste Consultant Ms. Noni Georges who presented the 7R Waste Management Strategy during the meeting held on Jost Van Dyke on May 20. 

Residents of Belle Vue can once again enjoy playing basketball on their community court. The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture declared the basketball court open on May 14 with a reopening ceremony. 

Pictured from left to right are Agency Red Consultant Mrs. Noni Georges, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone and Waste Manager Mr. Neville Allen during the 7R Waste Management Strategy Public Consultation meeting on Virgin Gorda.

A highlight of ‘Farmers and Fishers Week 2021’ was the dedication of a brand new tractor for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.