The proceeds raised by partners during Child Abuse Prevention month activities were handed over to the British Virgin Islands’ Social Development Department.

MONEY MATTERS BVI (the financial literacy programme at the BVI Financial Services Commission) will be hosting a Lunch & Learn event to address issues surrounding Wills and Estate Planning on Wednesday, May 15, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Financial Services Commission Training Centre.

The critical role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) which serves as a link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system will be highlighted during a week of activities from May 19 to 25.

The first Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) was inserted at the Peebles Hospital as the BVI Health Service Authority continues to expand its services.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are asked to refrain from any open burning and to conserve water within their homes and businesses as much as possible.

Minister of Transportation Works and Utilities Honourable Kye Rymer has commended Chief Fire Officer Zebalon Mclean and his officers for extinguishing a bush fire that was threatening the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Potter at Meyers Estate.

The BVI Health Services Authority is seeking proposals from qualified entities to provide comprehensive insurance coverage and brokerage services.

The Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (CSA) has selected its “interim” body to forge the way forward on behalf of public officers.

The ceremonial parade in honour of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be observed on Friday June 7 in the Virgin Islands.

Officers from the Procurement Unit in the Ministry of Finance along with officers from the Department of Disaster Management hosted 14 representatives from local and international firms at a pre-bidding conference for the construction of the new National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on Friday, May 3.