The BVI Airports Authority is informing the travelling public that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has re-opened following a brief closure earlier today, July 17.  The airport will be operational to international traffic on July 18.

Minister of Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has announced that the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) is already in the process of implementing significant security measures from 22 recommendations following the submission of the security audit report.

The Premier’s Office, acting on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands wishes to procure the services of a Production and Programme Specialist for the assignment in relation to supplementing the Government’s public relations through social media platforms, YouTube and digital broadcast, and animated communications.

One hundred and twenty four persons are now British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.

The new citizens were divided into two groups and processed at respective ceremonies held at the Government House. Congratulatory remarks were made by His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG; Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is leading the way to standardise the care and treatment of persons with diabetes through the launch of guidelines for the management of the disease.

Deputy Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ms. Henrietta Alexander, is urging food handlers participating in this year’s festival activities to take advantage of the upcoming food handler sessions and become certified.

The Ministry of Finance is encouraging all relevant businesses and individuals to participate in the Business Conditions Survey.

The Virgin Islands Education System has recently welcomed six new public school principals. 

The Department of Waste Management is accepting quotations for the removal of waste materials from the temporary derelict storage site at Pockwood Pond to the dumpsite at the Incinerator hillside. 

On 3 July the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) independent election observation mission published their report on the Virgin Island 2023 General Election.