Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley and Director of the Department of Waste Management Marcus Solomon met with Virgin Gorda residents to give an update on the landfill fire that occurred over the weekend.

Mr. Marcus Solomon has been appointed to the post of Director of the Department of Waste Management.

Eighty-three public officers and others have completed training in very high frequency (VHF) radiotelephone usage as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s ongoing training series.

Chief Librarian Ms. Suzanne Greenaway has said that the new location of the public library at Major Bay in East End will allow for improved space and an expansion of the services offered to the public.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is urging individuals and organisations to register for the Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS 3.0).

New protocols implemented by the Department of Waste Management have led to early notification and action to address smoke and fire at the Virgin Gorda Landfill.

The Government of the British Virgin Islands is delighted to announce that the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, the Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, will lead a diverse, 17-member delegation on a significant trade mission to Guyana from 30th July to 4th August 2023.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will join leaders from across the Caribbean Overseas Territories (OT) for a caucus of Caribbean OT leaders on Saturday, July 29 in Miami.

Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie B. de Castro has said that the success of D’Moi Hodge is a testament to the potential and talent that exists within the youth of the Virgin Islands. 

Deputy Governor Mr. David D. Archer Jr. has received an extension to his appointment as Chairman of the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) Board of Directors until December 2023.