Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson says the Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to the principles of food security and sovereignty and will ensure there is a greater capacity for food sustainability.

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, announced on Friday March 15, the successful completion of the first year of the UK-OT Illicit Finance Dialogue, which the Virgin Islands has co-chaired with the UK for the last twelve months.

The conclusion of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates brought cheers and excitement as Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious against St. George’s Secondary School.

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the supply and placement of rock revetment, construction of gravity walls; construction of sidewalks, curbs and slipper drains at Carrot Bay, Tortola.

The Environmental Health Division is notifying the public of the recall of Fratelli Beretta Ready-to-Eat Charcuterie Meat Products due to possible under processing.

The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry will be deploying two isolated danger markers at Blonde Rock and Tow Rock, to promote overall maritime safety in these high-risk areas.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is preparing to host a community conversation on regenerative agriculture.

The Government of the Virgin Islands (GOVI) acting through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following derelict vehicles and boats on "AS IS” basis.  (See Appendix 1)

The staff at the Civil Registry and Passport Office has completed a one-day comprehensive, all-day leadership training.

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is encouraging Virgin Islands residents to participate in the 2024 Caribe Wave regional earthquake and tsunami exercise set for March 21.