The Ministry of Communications and Works, in collaboration with the Water and Sewerage Department, is working to ensure that the public water supply on Virgin Gorda is restored by the end of this week.

A Royal Netherlands Navy vessel, the HNLMS Van Amstel, will be berthed at the Cruise Ship Terminal for a short unofficial visit from June 25 to 28 2015.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has taken swift action to safeguard consumers in light of a recall on Niagara spring water due to possible contamination of the E. Coli bacteria.

            The graduates were trained in areas including dynamics of entrepreneurship, acquisition versus originality, establishing a global presence, management and social responsibility.

The delegation included Permanent Secretary for the Premier’s Office, Mr. Brodrick Penn, Deputy Secretary in the Premier Office, Mrs. Geraldine Ritter- Freeman, Labour Commissioner, Mrs. Janice Rymer, Territorial at Large Representative Elect, Mr. Archibald Christian, Ninth District Representative Elect, Mr. Hubert O’Neal, Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Mrs. Sharon Flax -Mars and Help Desk Coordinator, Mr. Albert Wheatley.

His Excellency Governor John S. Duncan, OBE, expressed his gratitude to officers for adhering to the Election Guidance Notes issued by the Deputy Governor Mrs. V. Inez Archibald, CBE.

The summit was held from June 16 to 17 and included OCT and European Union (EU) member-state Government officials (at the political & technical levels); members of the European Parliament; European (energy) research institutes; the European Commission; and the European Investment Bank.

Gender Affairs Coordinator Ms. Lorolie Connor said that the fatherhood campaign is derived from a Pan American Health Organisation initiative that seeks to promote the participation of fathers and caregivers in the lives of children.

At the First Sitting, after an election process, a Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be elected in accordance with Sections 4 and 5 of the British Virgin Islands Standing Orders. An Oath of Allegiance will then be taken by the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and all elected members.

Counselor Dr. Robert Wright and featured father Mr. Brain Ismael spoke of the importance of positive parental relationships as part of Men’s month activities.