The Government of the Virgin Islands remains committed to green energy to reduce the Territory’s energy cost and has added 15 solar lights to illuminate along public roads namely Drakes Highway between Pockwood Pond and Fort Recovery.

The Government of the Virgin Islands’ Cabinet has approved the appointment of two new members and the re-appointment of five past members to the BVI Social Security Board.

In an effort to strengthen the development of occupational health and safety in the Territory, an Occupation Health and Safety Subcommittee was established under the Virgin Islands National Health and Wellness Advisory Council.

The National Sewerage Project continues with preparation work to begin the installation of force main pipes from Brandywine Bay to Paraquita Bay.

The Government of the British Virgin Islands is advising the public, especially coin collectors, that a ‘coin’ claiming to be issued in the name of the British Virgin Islands, has been offered for sale to coin dealers and the general public.

A new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has been established in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola.

In continuing on its mandate to enhance the infrastructure of the Virgin Islands, the Ministry of Communications and Works is undertaking several road improvement works including expansions on water and sewage mains.

Schools in the Virgin Islands are launching anti-bullying campaigns to end bullying in their own schools and the wider community.

“BVI companies have been the key to success and building wealth.” That was the message by the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, in his speech today at the China Offshore Summit.

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the British Virgin Islands will be educated on the importance of business compliance when the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs hits the road to conduct a series of trade inspections.