The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with its recovery programme with the signing of Deeds of Contribution to enhance two law enforcement buildings in the Territory—the Magistrate’s Court and Road Town Police Station.

Officers from around the public sector and leaders from the Territory’s community-based groups have received training on best practices when applying for grant opportunities.

Dr Robert Mathavious is the Territory’s newest recipient of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours for his contributions to financial services.

Officials from the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) met with residents of Hope Hill Community last evening as the agency prepares to execute road rehabilitation and slope stabilisation in the area.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that reading and critical analysis play an important role in preparing the Territory’s students to face the future.

Rehabilitation and slope stabilisation works are about to begin on the Hope Hill to Sabbath Hill road.    

“Smoke kills – Be fire safe and fire smart”, is the theme for Fire Safety Awareness Week 2020.

Businesses continue to receive their stimulus grant cheques as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to assist with their operational expenditure, while stimulating economic activity during the COVID-19 era.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that Virgin Islands contractors have the potential to compete on global markets.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission held a meeting with tourism industry partners from the private-islands, resorts and large hotel sectors last evening.