The Fourth Cabinet of the Virgin Islands held a one-day Executive Briefing Retreat at which Members received a status report of major issues pertinent to the Cabinet’s executive mandate.

Proprietors of food businesses are advised of an increase in the frequency of nightly inspections by the Environmental Health Division.

“Seek First to Understand, then be Understood” – the key quote which has driven MONEY MATTERS BVI (the financial literacy program at the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC)) to try to help residents become more informed consumers when it comes to insurance products - this time, through a Forum on Rising Insurance Premiums scheduled for 28 March 2019 from 6:15 – 8:00 p.m. at the BVI FSC Training Centre, Pasea Estate, Tortola.

A video production of students recounting their Hurricane Irma experiences has been launched as part of the activities to highlight World Poetry Day.

Head of the Disabilities Division within the Social Development Department, Ms. Lorna Dawson is encouraging all residents to support all upcoming observances that bring awareness to the differently-abled community.

The Territory’s newly re-installed and upgraded National Emergency Broadcasting and Alert Network was activated in the just concluded annual earthquake and tsunami response exercise, Caribe Wave.

A book titled “Life in Paradise”, which reflects on life in Cane Garden Bay in the 1950’s to 1970’s will be launched in April.

Some 140 pieces of art created by children of school age living in the BVI were showcased at a prize giving ceremony hosted by His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert and Mrs. Millie Jaspert.

Representatives from British Overseas Territories are meeting in the Territory this week to prepare, design and implement cash-based response for emergencies.

Eighty (80) persons received their certificates of naturalisation and can now be registered as British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC).