The Ministry of Health and Social Development will launch its fitness movement challenge with an inaugural walk on March 16.

The walk begins at the Central Administration Complex from 4:00 p.m. and is a part of the territorial wide campaign sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and the BVI Olympic Committee to inspire the community and promote physical activity and a healthier lifestyle.

The Department of Information and Public Relations is inviting you to click here to view ‘Your Government at Work’, an e-Magazine that chronicles the programmes and initiatives of the Government of the Virgin Islands from November 2013 to December 2014.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Territory’s investment strategy, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revitalised the Road Town Market Square and will host a re-launching event on Friday, March 13, at 4:00 p.m.

This morning, His Excellency the Governor Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE had an audience with Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Twenty three local women who have made tremendous contributions in the fields of politics, law, medicine, business, community development, education, social work, communications, sports, culture and entertainment were honoured at a ceremony held in their honour on March 5.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is making it easy for Virgin Gorda residents to join the Fitness Movement Challenge as territory wide participation is needed in the drive towards a healthier Virgin Islands.

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is forging ahead with legislation to enable holistic environmental management, Climate Change adaptation and mitigation plans.

Jaleel Fernando Cameron an 11-year old student of the St. Georges Primary School will be the first to hoist the Commonwealth Flag when the Territory participates in its inaugural observance for the Fly-a-Flag for the Commonwealth initiative.

The Territory’s first Chief Minister, the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt, was credited as being an exceptional leader and architect of some of the Territory’s most significant projects, at celebrations to mark the 20^th year since his passing.

St Mary’s School and Cedar International School are the 2015 Spelling Bee Champions. 

This followed very competitive and intense rounds of the Spelling Bee Finals for the Primary and Secondary schools in the Territory.