The Territory will host celebrations to mark the 42^nd anniversary of BVI-USVI Friendship Day on Saturday, October 24.

The Environmental Health Division is reminding grocery store and supermarket owners and managers of their need to adhere to the Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations.

Residents of the Virgin Islands will have an opportunity to be educated on ways to reduce poverty and hunger, the agricultural benefits and usage of the Sargassum Seaweed as well as participate in food tasting today Friday, October 16, as part of the observance of World Food Day (WFD). 

The Government of the Virgin has signed two contracts with Quality Construction Limitedto execute rehabilitation works at Long Trench and Huntum’s Ghut under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Project scope. 

The officers of Her Majesty’s Prison are now sporting new uniforms; some of which were produced courtesy of the prison’s tailor shop.

Public primary school teachers are presently sharpening their skills at the 2015 Advent Term Teachers' Professional Development Training Days. 

In an effort to revitalise and mobilise community organisations and individuals throughout the Territory, the Social Development Department will host a series of Community Mobilisation Workshops next week under the theme Mobilising Community Power, while building capacity within the Territory for social action and participation.

Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has said that special needs education is number one on his ministry’s agenda and that he expects to see some significant progress made in this area.

RVIPF Commissioner designate Robin Smith has informed the Governor of his decision to withdraw from the post for personal and professional reasons. 

Public Officers will grace the runway when the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) hosts its annual Awareness Week from October 20 to 23.