The Government of the Virgin Islands received 50 generators to help facilitate the resumption of business operations.

Plans to rehabilitate the destroyed coastal road in Cappoon’s Bay and Carrot Bay are underway.

His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales is due to arrive in the Virgin Islands on Saturday and will be shown some of the devastated areas hit by Hurricane Irma. He will hear about the ways in which the islands have been recovering.

The Department of Waste Management received a significant donation from the Department for International Development (DFID) which will aid the department in more efficient debris removal.

Residents are urged to pay attention to their mental health as recovery efforts continue.   

His Royal Highness's visit comes following the widespread devastation in the region caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

The Department of Waste Management is seeking the cooperation of drivers of heavy equipment, especially trucks for hire to properly dispose of garbage.

A team of inspectors from the Environmental Health Division will be visiting the Island of Anegada tomorrow November 15 to conduct an assessment of all food premises on the island in preparation for Lobster Fest 2017. 

The Department of Culture will observe its annual Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Week under the theme, “Reflections of Our Virgin Islands Culture: Then & Now” with the subtheme, “Living the Culture”.

His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert has said that he is impressed with the continued spirit and hard work of the community following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.