Marine inspectors from the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) attended the Caribbean Ship Inspector Training (CASIT) course in Trinidad and Tobago from October 29 through November 16.

Three student winners have been announced for the essay and video competitions hosted in observance of World Antibiotics Day in the Virgin Islands.

Honourable Marlon Penn has been appointed Minister for Health and Social Development in the Government of the Virgin Islands.

Abandoned or derelict vessels will soon be removed and disposed of from the Territory.

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to promote workplace health and safety and is reminding the private sector of its statutory obligation under Part IX of the Labour Code, 2010 – Health Safety & Welfare.

The BVI Health Services Authority is the recipient of a mobile health clinic as part of ongoing support from the United Kingdom to the Virgin Islands.

Three employees from the Labour Department are the first public officers to be entered into the ‘Star Membership Club’ of the Public Service Customer Service Virtual Mailbox.

The business of new ship buying and registration is expected to increase next year following the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry’s representation at the 59^th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

An Occupation Health and Safety Sub-committee is now activated to address the health, safety and well-being of workers, especially those who are the most vulnerable to occupational diseases and accidents.

The BVI is being used as the testing ground for the first SMART standards initiative promoted by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).