New homeowners, Ms. Lady Rawlins and Ms. Mary Caul  both have received the keys to their brand new homes as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to work diligently to complete the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, by the 31 August 2024 deadline.

Twelve thousand gallons of waste oil is scheduled  to be exported by the end of July as the Department of Waste Management continues its quest of achieving a cleaner, greener and more beautiful Virgin Islands.

Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley announces that Virgin Islands tourism sector has demonstrated unprecedented growth in the first half of 2024, marking a historic milestone in visitor arrivals.

Better management of the Territory’s Water Distribution Network is in the pipeline as a major contract was signed to curtail non-revenue water and create sustainability through the building of local capacity in leak detection.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced an upcoming increase in the Territory’s minimum wage. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, disclosed that the minimum wage will rise to $8.50 per hour, effective from 30th November 2024.

Thirty-three public officers living and working on Anegada have completed Public Service 101, marking the completion of the course on each of the Territory’s four main islands.

The Government of the Virgin Islands hosted the first-ever ACI Airport Day event in the Virgin Islands on July 9, 2024, organised by the Airports Council International - Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority.

The Government of the Virgin Islands announces an opportunity for qualified legal professionals to apply for the temporary position of Pro Tem Chairperson at the Labour Arbitration Tribunal. 

Fifty-Two (52) persons are now British Citizens having taken the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty.