Topic: Environment, Environmental Health | Posted By: npickering
Wednesday, 19 July 2017 - 3:37pm
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Orlando D. Smith, OBE, has called on residents to stop the improper dumping of garbage and keep the environment clean.
BVI House Asia held Capital Economics Report Asia Launch on June 22 in Regus Conference Centre, Hong Kong, together with BVI team in London. A live streaming presentation conducted by Mr. Mark Pragnell, Head of Commissioned Projects at Capital Economics, introduced “Five Myths Debunked – A Balanced Narrative for the BVI”.
Ms. Elise Donovan, Director, BVI House Asia, outlined the role of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and other international financial centers (IFCs) in the global economy, in a speech she delivered at the Malaysian Wealth Management Forum held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion, Honourable Marlon Penn, has said that the British Virgin Islands is looking towards advancing in the direction of smart technology and communities.
A delegation including officials from Government and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) will be attending the CANTO 33rd Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Visitors to the Virgin Islands are being advised that effective September 1, an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at the ports of entry.
Topic: Health Services, Healthcare, Public Health | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 14 July 2017 - 3:22pm
Public and private healthcare providers have received training on improving the surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the instillation and practice of WHONET.