Newly appointed Acting Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe has reported for duty in the Deputy Governor’s Office.

The BVI is hosting the Scrub Island Blue Marlin Invitational Tournament as efforts continue in the development of the Territory’s Sports Fishing Industry.

Persons who have been working in the Territory for five years and are changing employers will no longer be required to leave the Territory during the transitioning process.

Stakeholders in the tourism industry are invited to participate in a Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA) awareness workshop being held next week.

The 2016-2017 school year is expected to be infused with a new energy, beginning September 5.

Property owners in the Virgin Islands are being notified that the 2016 Property Taxis due and payable on September 1.

Acting Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mrs. Rosalie Adams assumed her new role in the post today.

Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of Mr. Russell Harrigan as chairman of the BVI Tourist Board. Mr. Harrigan has held the position since 2011.  

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is reminding persons, especially the business community, that on October 1 the Territory’s minimum wage will be raised from $4.00 to $6.00 per hour.

Acting Director for the National Parks Trust, Ms. Lynda Varlack is sending out a special appeal to members of the community to refrain from removing plants from the national parks, including the Queen Elizabeth II Park.