The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has been de-activated; however, Virgin Islands residents should continue to use caution throughout the day as Tropical Storm Grace moves away from the area.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that one COVID-19 sample tested positive for the Delta variant.

Acting Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM),  Mr. Jasen Penn has said that the Virgin Islands should stay vigilant in its monitoring of conditions as the coming months are expected to bring continuous weather disturbances to the Atlantic basin.

Chief Librarian, Ms. Suzanne Greenaway is encouraging students to read the Summer Reading List compiled by the Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands.

Mrs. Greenaway said the list is compiled of 40 books, which can be found at the East End Library.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting tenders for the demolition, repair and replacement of the damaged exterior building envelope using only STO Corporation products at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said the recommissioning of works for the East End Long Look Sewerage project will be undertaken in a three (3) phased approach.

Graduating classes of public secondary schools throughout the Virgin Islands can focus on career and personal finance with the assistance of local Author, Dalan Vanterpool in partnership with BDO British Virgin Islands and CTL Home Center Ltd. 

Friday August 13 is the final day for interested contractors to submit their expressions of interest to the RDA for the construction of new classrooms at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has signed a contract with Autland Heavy Equipment Co. Ltd for the Long Trench slope stabilisation and road rehabilitation project.

This week, a team of The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission’s staff, are taking advantage of the amazing opportunity to increase awareness of destination BVI to one of the most important segments of the Tourism industry…high net worth Travel Advisors.