Representatives from the Government of the Virgin Islands met a delegation from the United Kingdom (UK)’s financial services private sector last week.

The Office of Gender Affairs in the British Virgin Islands has shared its expertise on gender affairs with the Turks and Caicos following a two-week attachment of the Director of Gender of Turks and Caicos, Mrs. Carolyn Dickenson.

Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has highlighted the benefits of implementing the additional school year, or 12th Grade in the Territory’s public schools.

Hundreds of public officers gathered at the Multipurpose Sports Complex to witness the launch of the  Public Service of the Virgin Islands’ ‘One Government, One Identity, One Public Service’ campaign on Tuesday, June 21.

All food handlers seeking certification for this year’s festival season are to have all medical tests completed.

Officials representing the Government of the Virgin Islands have held successful meetings with High Commissioners from Ghana and South Africa on developing cooperation in a range of sectors.

The British Virgin Islands has called for a level playing - field internationally between onshore and offshore jurisdictions.

Financial Secretary, Mr. Neil Smith and Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Office, Mr. Brodrick Penn represented the Territory at a meeting on anti-tax avoidance in Brussels last week.

Several infrastructural projects are under construction simultaneously throughout the Territory to enhance the road network.

The independent spirit of Virgin Islanders will be highlighted in this year’s Territory Day celebrations.