The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported that there is a total of 120 reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the Territory between 1985 and 2015 as it spreads the message of getting to zero in observance of World AIDS Day on December 1.

The Social Security (Amendment) Act, 2014, which establishes the National Health Insurance (NHI) System in the Virgin Islands takes effect today, December 1.

The Territory’s role in facilitating Chinese enterprises in cross-border trade was highlighted at the second International Sister Cities Roundtable Conference held in Shenzhen on November 17. 

Students at the Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) surpassed their 2014 reading record as part of the annual ‘Winners Read and Readers Win Reading Contest. 

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith OBE has congratulated Dominican born Commonwealth Secretary General Designate Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal on her recent appointment to the post of Commonwealth Secretary General.

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) will host its first talent showcase on Wednesday, December 9, as the school’s annual Advent Term fundraiser. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, met with over 40 of the Territory’s students studying in the United Kingdom during his annual visit for the Joint Ministerial Council meeting. 

The Territory’s overseas investment procedures and the services provided were highlighted at the Tianjin Enterprise Go Global Forum on November 4 and 5 in Tianjin, southeast of Beijing on the Bohai Gulf .

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton is acting Premier from November 26 to December 1 in accordance with Section 55 (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. 

Changes to the amended Customs Management and Duties Act, 2010 schedule 7 will be discussed at a meeting with all stakeholders on Thursday, December 3.