A grand parade and two ceremonies will highlight the 90^th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II which will be observed in the Territory on Thursday, April 21.   

A series of recruitment campaigns have commenced to seek volunteers for the Foster Care and Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentorship Programmes. 

Deputy Governor Mrs. V. Inez Archibald, CBE has announced plans to conclude her services as Deputy Governor by 31^st August, 2016.

As a follow up to meetings in London in December of last year’s Joint Ministerial Council, and in response to an invitation from Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, senior representatives from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, particularly the National Crime Agency (NCA) and Serious Fraud Office (SFO) visited the Territory from February 25 to 26 to engage in further technical discussions on strengthening the legal framework for cooperation to tackle cross-border financial crime in both jurisdictions.

Trenching for the installation of the two new 34.5 KV transmission cables is said to be ongoing as part of the Phase V Development Programme.  

A lecture addressing estate planning, palliative care and issues surrounding care for persons who are terminally ill will be held on March 16.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing with efforts at taking a futuristic approach to the development of the Territory’s education sector.

Food handlers and other persons in Virgin Gorda who will be participating in the Easter Festival are notified that Food Handlers’ Clinics will be held in preparation for this event.

Owners of dogs in the Territory are reminded to implement good safety habits through registration of their pets, leashing, tying and fencing-in practices.

Nine local entrepreneurs will compete for the title of the Virgin Islands’ first 2015 Business of the Year, Most Innovative Business of the Year and the People’s Choice Award next week.