The first meeting of the Constitutional Review Commission was held yesterday, Monday, 18 July.

Today marks the beginning of the Social Development Department’s registration process for persons transitioning from the House of Assembly Grants to the Public Assistance Programme. 

Minister for Education, Culture and Youth Affairs, Honourable Sharie B. DeCastro and other Ministers of Education in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have endorsed a new Education Sector Strategy for the period 2022-2026.

The staff at the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs are engaged in a series of training sessions as the department streamlines its activities towards a more modern and transparent outlook.

Members of the Sister Island Coordination Committee (SICC) met on Virgin Gorda, marking the committee’s first time ever meeting on a sister island. 

Effective Friday July 15, persons visiting the Virgin Islands will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry.

Over 70 government and statutory body representatives were trained as the Virgin Islands prepares to undergo its Fourth Round Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation in 2023.

The Public Service Toastmasters Club’s newly elected nine member executive board has commenced its duties.

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges is reminding the public to remain vigilant as new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge.

Ms. Kaisa Penn has been appointed Acting Director of Human Resources effective July 1 while Director Mrs. Michelle Donovan-Stevens is on study leave.