Researchers affiliated with the United States Geological Survey returned to Anegada this month to examine the environmental impacts of Hurricane Irma and to determine the connections to long-term storm and tsunami records.

The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool has stated that the Territory is gifted with free energy, which must be utilized in every way possible.

The series of public consultations for districts on the recovery and development of the British Virgin Islands continues.

The Office of the City Manager will be introducing more green spaces in Road Town in line with the Building BVI Stronger, Smarter, Greener, Better initiative.

Her Majesty’s Customs Department has resumed its cargo discharge at Port Purcell.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Anthony McMaster has said that the ministry’s focus for this year will be rebuilding for the future.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving to address the Territory’s post-disaster housing issues and is calling local contractors to register their interest in carrying out home repairs.

Ms. Sonia Webster is the new Auditor General effective today Monday, January 22.

The series of public consultations for districts on the recovery and development of the British Virgin Islands will begin on Wednesday, January 24 with the first meeting in the Fourth District at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Hydrographical survey operations to update navigational charts and provide corrections for the Territory will be carried out on a daily basis beginning today, January 19 through February 23.