Predictions for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season have been released by several weather and hurricane forecasting institutions with varying reports on the activity level for the season. 

The newly established category one Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) continues to make strides with the registration of vessels, including those operating and based in the British Virgin Islands. 

The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron known as the Hurricane Hunters of the Air Force Reserve and a team from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Centre made their inaugural visit to the Territory last week.

The Isabella Morris Primary School is the recipient of over two hundred books courtesy of the Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town.

The public is invited to “Green It Up” and Plant a Mangrove Tree in territorial solidarity for Earth Day 2016.

The Sandy Lane Centre was officially renamed Safe Haven Transitional Centre as it seeks to provide better social support and stable housing to persons experiencing chronic homelessness.

Residents of the Valley, Virgin Gorda, are now receiving full water service from the temporary portable water plant at Handsome Bay.

The Registrar of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will meet with stakeholders next week, to discuss the council’s strategic direction.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed its 28th Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Government of the Isle of Man as it reinforces its commitment to comply with the international standards and the fight against tax evasion.

The Labour Department housed in the Ashley Ritter Building has temporarily relocated to Conference Room number two in the Central Administration Complex, until further notice, following flooding and damage to the offices and equipment.