Healthcare facilities across the Territory are being encouraged to achieve effective hand hygiene action at the point of care, in observance of World Hand Hygiene Day.

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley has stated that he plans to introduce legislation for certain species in the BVI to receive a higher degree of protection.

The Public Health Unit within the Ministry of Health

Mister Speaker, I rise to give an update on the progress of works for the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands is hosting a series of public meetings on four proposed pieces of legislation starting on Monday, May 3.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be introducing a Work In Paradise programme to allow persons to work remotely from the shores of the Virgin Islands by acquiring an extended stay.

Registrar General Stephanie Benn has said that she is convinced that her staff at the Civil Registry and Passport Office (CRPO) will be working together to exceed the expectations of the public following their participation in a Leadership Through Mentoring Training and Team Building workshop.

The official launch of the Virgin Islands Trade Commission held last month is expected to set the stage for a new paradigm for the Government of the Virgin Islands to strategically develop the Territory’s economy in a more sustainable manner.

Construction work on The Bregado Flax Educational Centre - Secondary Division and the Ivan Dawson Primary School are said to be nearing completion.

Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization, Ms. Marina Bedeau is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands that being vaccinated prevents the spread of disease as the Territory observes Vaccination Week 2021.