Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, on Tuesday, December 5 held two separate meetings with the Territory’s insurance providers and banks to discuss matters relating to the processing of claims and the status of loan moratoriums following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is appealing to the Virgin Islands community to give due care and attention when working in and around mangroves during this critical time in their recovery following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

35 linesmen have arrived to assist the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with the restoration of electricity in the Territory.

The Cane Garden Bay beach is closed for recreational use until further notice due to poor water quality.

Acting Director for the National Parks Trust of The Virgin Islands (NPTVI), Ms. Lynda Varlack, reassures that despite the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the National Parks and Protected Areas of The Virgin Islands are ready to receive guests.

Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE held constructive discussions with UK parliamentarians on the BVI's recovery, Brexit and financial services in the margins of the Joint Ministerial Council on November 30. 

‘The Irma Diaries’, a book produced by local author, Ms. Angela Burnett, will officially be launched at the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre, on Tuesday, December 19 at 5:00 p.m.

 Jost Van Dyke residents will soon benefit from a newly renovated community health clinic, thanks to the generosity of Kenny Chesney’s Love for Love City Foundation.

The community is being advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure that their water supply is safe for all uses including drinking, cooking, hand washing and bathing.

The Government of the Virgin Islands welcomes the approval of the first 855 applicants to receive cash benefits under the Financial Assistance Programme.