Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley Smith is urging residents to have a sufficient supply of medication supply as the Territory enters the peak of the hurricane season.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting an increase in the number of dengue fever (DF) cases, including severe dengue requiring hospitalisation.

HMS TRENT has departed the Virgin Islands after a busy few days assisting with the clean-up following Tropical Storm Ernesto.  

The Inland Revenue Department is reminding property owners in the Virgin Islands that in accordance with the Property Tax Ordinance, Cap 207 (as amended), Property Tax for the year 2024 is due and payable from September 1 to November 30.

Cabinet has approved the Public Service Management Bill, which has received its first reading in the House of Assembly on August 16, 2024.

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE has reported that a vast majority of offices within the Public Service have fully reopened to provide services to the public.

Minister of Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer has urged Inter Caribbean Airways to accelerate efforts to rectify inadequate service levels provided to travellers from the Virgin Islands.

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is expanding its regional network with the introduction of new flights to the Virgin Islands from October 14.

The Ministry of Finance is encouraging all relevant businesses and individuals to participate in the 2024 Business Conditions Survey.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a Small Business Development Grant Programme to empower local entrepreneurs and stimulate economic growth.