Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton sent a clear message that no one will be denied access to needed health care in the Virgin Islands.

The scope of work for the second phase of the National Sewerage Programme in East End/Long Look is expected to commence on Wednesday, February 25.

Government continues to move forward with the continuation of the National Sewerage Programme in that area and the scope of work is to take place from Fat Hog’s Bay in the vicinity of Five Girls store going east to the bridge at Long Swamp.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the public that the Fitness Movement Challenge originally set to begin on February 16 has been extended to March 16 to facilitate registration.

All manual procedures to clear goods at her Majesty’s Customs will now be computerised, as the department moves towards full automation of its Cargo Declaration system with the introduction of its Web Trader Programme.

Leaders across Government have been urged to empower and motivate their teams.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John S. Duncan, OBE, in an address at the launch of the Department of Human Resources Public Service Excellence Award programme earlier this week, encouraged team managers to effectively lead and manage their teams.

The Environmental Health Division is reminding all food establishment personnel to promote sanitary maintenance of the establishment by enforcing a strict “No pets allowed" directive in accordance with public health requirements

For the first time in the history of the Commonwealth, the Virgin Islands will join 37 Commonwealth countries, nine United Kingdom Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom in raising over 650 Commonwealth flags

The Government of the Virgin Islands signed a contract earlier today for the rehabilitation of culverts and roads at Fortune Ghut Carrot Bay, as it continues to improve the Territory’s infrastructure. 

In an effort to assist with enhancing the tourism product, the BVI Taxi and Livery Commission are partnering with the Aquila Group, to conduct an international certification programme designed to train tour guides in the cruise industry. 

Residents at the Adina Donovan Home can recline in comfort after receiving three recliners donated by Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL) and Real Legacy Trust.