The Director for the Overseas Territories in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Mr Ben Merrick, concluded his visit to the Virgin Islands on Friday, 09 November.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to reflect on their true identity as the Territory prepares to observe the annual Culture Week.

The British Virgin Islands is now poised to implement projects, programmes and policy initiatives across five priority sectors following the passage of the Recovery to Development Plan.

The Territory will pay homage and respect to those who have sacrificed their lives in battle when it observes Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 11.

Persons with Chronic Diseases in the Territory will soon benefit from a Self-Management Programme courtesy the Family Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority.

Tender for the A. O. Shirley Sports Ground – Bathroom Repairs

The Director for Overseas Territories in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Mr. Ben Merrick begins a four day visit to the Territory today.

The first phase in the installation of seismic equipment is to be completed this week as Engineers from the Puerto Rico Strong Motion Programme at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayaguez are currently in the Territory.

The Department of Culture in collaboration with the Regional Heritage Centre at Lancaster University invites the community to a cultural maritime display.

Forty (40) teachers from pre-primary to secondary levels within the public and private schools have come together with the support of The Ministry of Education and Culture and Department of Disaster Management to participate in Campus Emergency Response Training (Campus CERT).