The influx of the sargassum seaweed is once again causing concern for members of the Virgin Islands community, namely those working in the tourism industry, fisherfolks and the frequent beach visitors.

The Government of the Virgin Islands (GOVI) has received financing from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in an amount equivalent to US$65,291,000 towards the cost of the CDB No. 12/SRF-OR-BVI: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan – Hurricane Irma Project (the Project) and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to eligible payments under this contract.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Ms. Petrona Davies is acting in the Office of Deputy Governor from August 10 to August 28 in the absence of Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. who is on vacation leave.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro has said that remedial works have begun for public schools in the Virgin Islands in anticipation of the 2023-2024 school year.

The Department of Waste Management is accepting quotations for barge services for the transporting of derelict vehicles from Virgin Gorda to Tortola.

The Department of Waste Management is accepting quotations for the removal of Derelict vehicles from a barge docked at the derelict vehicle storage site at Pockwood Pond, Tortola. 

The Department of Waste Management is inviting quotations for the removal of derelict vehicles from the derelict vehicle storage site on Virgin Gorda to the St. Thomas Bay Ferry Dock.

Ms. Patricia Hackett has been appointed Gender Affairs Coordinator in the Ministry of Health and Social Development from May 2023 to May 2024.

The new Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI) is set to benefit all public officers, regardless of their position and grade.

Mr. Ted Rabsatt is the recipient of a new home as part of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.