Minister of Health and Social Development the Honourable Vincent Wheatley has extended condolences to the family of Mrs. Rita Frett-Georges, MBE on her passing.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is excited to announce its new training agreement for the hospitality sector with Forbes Travel Guide (FTG).

The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract for significant works on the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters Tender Bay.

Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer expressed enthusiasm about the project, stating that this phase of enhancing and refurbishing the Fire Headquarters underscores the government's commitment to enhancing public safety and emergency response capabilities across the Territory.

The Department of Waste Management is requesting quotations from qualified firms to provide environmentally sound waste oil management services for a period of six months.

The rehabilitation of the Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola has begun following initial delays caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro says she has a vision to continue to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and innovation skills of students in the Territory.

Response teams across the Virgin Islands have been commended for their efforts in mitigating the impact of Tropical Storm Ernesto. 

The Governor has assented to the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024.

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received a "No Objection" from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to advance the procurement process for the construction of the West End Ferry Terminal and temporary facility.  As a result, the four shortlisted firms have officially been issued the bid documents, marking a significant step forward in the project’s progress.

The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently welcomed Dr. Loay Jabre, an HLSCC alumnus (A.S., Natural Science ’10) and Postdoctoral Investigator from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) in Falmouth, Massachusetts for a two-week exploratory study and training visit.