The Cabinet Office has been named the first COVID-19 Public Service Heroes following the launch of a recognition programme spearheaded by the Department of Human Resources, to recognise Public Officers who have performed exceptionally within the Service in support of the Virgin Islands’ Public Service and Territory during this global COVID-19 pandemic.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered with the UK Government for Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Virgin Islands with the launch of a new £317,000 project.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a Virtual Public Meeting on the Bill entitled, Cannabis Licencing Act, 2020 via Webex on June 25 at 7:30 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is accepting applications from food service businesses in the Territory for the joint grant programme with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).   

This year’s annual Territory Day celebrations will focus on the importance of being a Virgin Islander in a year when the Territory will go through a constitutional review.

British Virgin Islands’ residents are advised to reduce exposure to the Sahara Desert dust plume by wearing face masks in public spaces.

Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley will be discussing the Bill entitled, Cannabis Licencing Act, 2020 tonight at 8:00 p.m.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer has announced that the historic park and ride shuttle service in the city of Road Town will start on June 30.

Ten contestants will continue to the semi-finals of the Gen Y Factor 2020 - Glee Edition “Battle of the Schools” to be held on July 11.

The COVID-19 Public Service Hero recognition programme which seeks to boost morale and recognise extraordinary work within the Public Service has been launched.