Energy issues in the Territory as well as renewable energy plans for the future were discussed when stakeholders in the industry met at a workshop last week.

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) officially launched its radio station, RAMS Radio, on Monday January 18, during their general assembly.

Governor John S. Duncan, OBE, acting in accordance with Sections 97(1) and 97(2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution, following the recommendation of the Virgin Islands Police Service Commission and advice of the National Security Council, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Matthews as Police Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).  

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE, acting in accordance with the Legal Professions Act, 2015 has appointed Mrs. Dancia Penn, OBE, QC to chair the newly established Virgin Islands General Legal Council.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to remain vigilant about reducing mosquito breeding sites in light of the recently issued Zika Alert.

The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) in collaboration with Caribbean OCTs SME (COSME), the EU funded programme to improve the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) will be hosting an Entrepreneurship Workshop Series for youth entrepreneurs within the Territory.

Applicants for Carrot Bay letter boxes are being reminded that they are to visit the Carrot Bay Post Office to complete the letter box assignment process and sign the letterbox agreement.

Patrons of the BVI Post letter boxes and Ezone Subscription services are notified that payments are by due February 29.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with telecommunication providers, LIME and Digicel to provide internet access to all public schools within the Territory.

The deadline for expressions of interest for consultancy services, to undertake a drainage assessment for storm-water flood risk reduction within the capital, Road Town catchment area has been extended to February 8.