The 2016-2017 school year is expected to be infused with a new energy, beginning September 5.

Property owners in the Virgin Islands are being notified that the 2016 Property Taxis due and payable on September 1.

Acting Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mrs. Rosalie Adams assumed her new role in the post today.

Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Russell Harrigan as chairman of the BVI Tourist Board. Mr. Harrigan has held the position since 2011.  

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is reminding persons, especially the business community, that on October 1 the Territory’s minimum wage will be raised from $4.00 to $6.00 per hour.

Acting Director for the National Parks Trust, Ms. Lynda Varlack is sending out a special appeal to members of the community to refrain from removing plants from the national parks, including the Queen Elizabeth II Park.

Public officers will benefit from clear guidance in accessing health care from the British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Authority and the Department of Human Resources. 

Sherron Thomas will launch her book, ‘Essence of Inspiration: Enlightening and Purposeful Poems that intend to Captivate and Inspire’, tomorrow, Friday, July 29.

His Excellency the Acting Governor, Mr. Robert Mathavious, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Friday, July 22 until such a time a new session is appointed.

As the Ministry of Communications and Works continues its educational energy campaign encouraging persons to reduce, reuse and recycle, the team at the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service department is advising persons to refrain from backyard burning.