Young persons in the Territory are being urged to explore the world of knowledge available through the use of the internet by participating in a video competition in commemoration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.

The residents of the Virgin Islands are being encouraged to partner with Government to build the best health care system that can be built for generations to come.

Greencrete BVI, operated by Mr. Hubert Akeem Lennard Jr. has been announced as the winner for the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs’ May Business of the Month.

The people of the Virgin Islands are living longer, with a life-expectancy that is among the highest in the Region.

Public Officers are preparing to celebrate Public Service Week 2015 from May 24 to June 1.

The week, which is held annually, will see government ministries, departments and statutory bodies competing in various activities and sporting events.

The Territory’s leaders, especially those in Government, churches, businesses and the community are being called upon to participate in the 19th BVI National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7.

The review process is complete for sixty residents on Virgin Gorda to receive lands as part of the Government’s land distribution programme.

The Territory has seen a return to positive economic growth with Government reserves of $44.6 million. The announcement was made by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, during his Address to the Territory on May 4.  

A special sitting to hear and determine applications for the issuance of new and renewal of liquor licences will be held at the Magistrate Court at John’s Hole on June 1 at 10:00 a.m.

Mrs. Sheila Brathwaite has been appointed to the post of Complaints Commissioner for one year effective July 1.

The Complaints Commissioner, often called the Ombudsman, offers to the public a channel for raising complaints about maladministration in the public service and statutory bodies. It provides a mechanism to investigate complaints thoroughly and independently and offers an unparalleled ability to get to the heart of any shortcomings within the public sector.