The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is elated to announce that for the second time in two years the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA) has achieved international accreditation from Airport Council International (ACI) through the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said that his ministry stands firm on its vision of providing a high standard of internationally accepted public infrastructure for the Territory.

Honourable Rymer in remarks at the commissioning of the shuttles for the City of Road Town Park and Ride initiative said the project to improve and beautify the city commenced before his tenure as minister.  He said Government upon taking office recognised the need to continue with the enhancement of the capital, and moved forward with the initiative.

The Ministry of Education is focusing on the unique contribution of school counselors within the Territory’s school system as it observes National School Counseling Week 2022.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting three additional COVID-19 related deaths, which brings the number of deaths in the Territory to 61.

National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Massiah-Brewley has said that the Public Health Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is on a quest to promote health, wellness and fun for the year 2022. 

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the commissioning of the six (6) electric shuttles for the City of Road Town Park and Ride Shuttle Service is just one component of a comprehensive initiative to improve the city.

The public is reminded to take every precaution to remain safe as COVID-19 is still present in the Virgin Islands, as in the rest of the world.   

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer is urging residents and the motoring public to traverse with caution as we are in the second day of continuous rain in the Territory.

Mr. Arnold Ainsley has been appointed Accountant General in the Treasury Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands, effective January 24 for a period of two years.

Construction works on the first phase of the new Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cane Garden Bay is said to be nearing completion.