Several educational sessions and heightened infection prevention awareness programmes are slated to take place this week as the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) observes Infection Prevention Week.

Territorial At-Large Representative Honourable Sharie B. de Castro donated over 700 gifts in honour and appreciation to teachers across the Territory in observation of  World's Teacher's Day.

The Virgin Islands will join other countries throughout the Caribbean and around the world to participate in International ShakeOut Day next week.

Mrs. Vanessa Garraway has been appointed to the post of Principal at the Elmore Stoutt High School and. Ms. Natasha Marshall to the post of Assistant Principal for the Bregado Flax Educational Centre effective September 1.

Permanent Secretary Dr. Marcia Potter and Marine Biologist Mr. Mervin Hastings from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration will be attending the eleventh meeting of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States Ocean Governance team in St. Lucia from October 8 to 10.

Today, Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie met with executives from the BVI Electricity Corporation and BVI Cable TV to listen to their concerns regarding pole sharing.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has stated that it is imperative for partners in the Tourism  industry to hear the expectations of  passengers and cruise lines  following a town hall meeting on October 2.

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has scheduled a meeting with executives from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and BVI Cable TV to listen to their concerns regarding pole sharing.

Plans are in place to launch Customer Service Touch Terminals throughout the Territory as part of the overall transformation of the Public Service.

Minister for Natural Resources, Honourable Vincent Wheatley has announced that the Cane Garden Bay beach is safe for swimming and is ready for use by the public.