Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are advising the public that the interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses is being shortened to 4 to 8 weeks.

Ms. Kesia King and Mr. Willis Potter have been appointed as principals in the public school system of the Virgin Islands.

 Twenty four persons recited the Oath of Allegiance and  Pledge of Loyalty last week to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until June 9 on personal leave.

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Natalie O. Hodge as Film Commissioner effective May 17, 2021.

Public Officers are invited to kick off Public Service Wellness Month with an afternoon of socially distanced praise and thanksgiving at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting a series of the public meetings to discuss the proposed Act titled Police Act, 2019 from May 31 to June 9.

The Environmental Health Division is reminding food businesses that proper handling of food prevents food borne illnesses as well as acute gastroenteritis following reports of unsafe food handling practices at a local food business.

Effective June 1, 2021, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority will add an additional ferry trip between St Thomas and the BVI. The proposed supplementary ferry service will depart BVI at 11:00 a.m. daily and return at 2:00 p.m. from St. Thomas.

The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities is seeking the services of a suitable locally based insurance company for the