The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on four proposed pieces of legislation starting on Monday, May 3.

Mister Speaker, I rise to give an update on the progress of works for the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex. 

The Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has stated that he plans to introduce legislation for certain species in the BVI to receive a higher degree of protection.

Healthcare facilities across the Territory are being encouraged to achieve effective hand hygiene action at the point of care, in observance of World Hand Hygiene Day.

Teachers and students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) have received copies of the Virgin Islands Environmental Atlas as the National Parks Trust moves to supply 200 copies to public and private schools across the Territory.

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to invest in strengthening mental health and building community resilience of its people through the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MPHSS) project.

Dessert competitions for secondary and tertiary school students were held as a part of the activities in observance of Farmers and Fishers’ Week 2021.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has provided an update on Cabinet’s decisions regarding non-domestic travel requirements in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 response.

Director of Programme Strategy Department at the RDA and Project Lead Mr. Neil Smith said the Government of the Virgin Islands is developing an ambitious Waste Management Strategy aimed at maximum prevention, re-use and recovery of solid waste.