The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) is collaborating with the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens to learn more about the biology and conservation status of Pilosocereus, a genus of cacti found within the Virgin Islands.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from August 28 to September 7 in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.

Educators across the Virgin Islands were encouraged to keep inspiring each other as they move forward into the new academic school year at their annual Teachers Professional Day on August 23.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will host another ‘Protect Each Other’ Vaccination Drive-Thru from Saturday, August 28 to Tuesday, August 31 to provide easier access to persons getting their second dose at the Festival Grounds in Tortola from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to train additional staff for the offering of Antigen testing as it seeks to reopen the Territory’s ports of entries safely and efficiently to international traffic.

Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn said preparations are currently being made to repatriate a group of nine Haitian nationals who entered the Territory illegally.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful firms to conduct a comprehensive review of compensation throughout the Virgin Islands Public Service, inclusive of a job classification.

Chief Librarian Ms. Suzanne Greenaway has said the Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands is moving towards automating the Anegada and Virgin Gorda community libraries.

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to request proposals for the Metal Building Preconstruction Services for a General Cargo Warehouse. Proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time on 10 September 2021. 

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to request proposals for the Rehabilitation of the Gun Creek Ferry Terminal Building. Proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time on 3 September 2021.