Following their productive discussion in Road Town in June, the recent high-level meeting between the Virgin Islands Minister of Communications and Works and the FCDO Director General on 14th September 2023 confirmed the support of the United Kingdom for the Virgin Islands in their pursuit of investment for crucial infrastructural projects. The meeting emphasized collaboration, progress, and a shared vision for the development of the Virgin Islands.

The Office of the Supervisor of Elections is advising the public that Voter Registration is ongoing, and individuals who are eligible to vote, should register to do so.

Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Jacinth Hannibal said the Ministry of Health and Social Development is re-introducing the baby friendly initiative of breastfeeding and will be hosting a Facebook LIVE panel discussion on the subject.

The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Communications and Works desires to engage the professional services of a qualified individual or firm to facilitate the transition of the Water and Sewerage Department to a Statutory Body.

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the construction of vending units at Long Bay Beach on Beef Island.

The Department of Public Works is accepting Requests for Proposals for the grading of roads and the cleaning of box drains and ghuts in various areas on Tortola as follows:

Director at the Public Works Department, Mr. Jeremy Hodge, has announced that the department’s Asphalt Plant has been officially commissioned.

Mrs. Helen Seymour has been appointed a member of the Public Service Commission (PSC), effective September 14.

Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has called for nations which are contributing heavily to greenhouse gas emissions to be as ambitious as possible in meeting targets to reverse the ill effects of climate change.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley is away from the Territory on official leave till September 30 attending the 60th Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization meeting and the 75th Session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization meeting.