Persons who were employed to assist with the cleanup following the recent flood are asked to submit their documents to allow for timely payments.

Small and medium enterprises that were significantly affected by the passing of the tropical wave on August 7 are the focus of an outreach programme.

Residents of Virgin Gorda are urged to practice good hygiene to minimise the spread of conjunctivitis as thirty four cases of the infection have been recorded on the island.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has deployed a surveyboat and team to the waters of the British Virgin Islands, the organisation has announced.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has seen a significant increase in its students’ enrolment and number of passes following the release of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results.

The Labour Department is providing all of its services to members of the community despite the challenges faced, after the passing of the tropical wave on August 7.

Visitors to the Virgin Islands are being reminded that effective September 1, an Environmental and Tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at all ports of entry. 

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Augustus Jaspert, has said he is impressed with the post recovery works in the Territory following the tropical wave earlier this month.

Eligible persons are encouraged to register to vote by September 4 for inclusion on the 2017 Official Voters List.

The cruise ship Disney Wonder visited the Territory on August 29 for the first time since the passage of the Tropical Wave.