The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is partnering with the education community to identify ways for young people to be better prepared to capitalise on opportunities in the financial services industry.

The British Virgin Islands has established a local committee for the Memory of the World programme, an international initiative launched to preserve the documentary heritage of the world and to improve access to it.

Bella Blooms is recognised as the December Business of the Month as the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs continues its efforts to promote and assist small businesses in the Territory.

Parents and guardians of students attending the Elmore Stoutt High School are advised that strict enforcement of the student dress code will be effective January 4, 2016, in adherence to the Education Act, 2004, Section 18 (a) and the Education (Student Code of Conduct) Rules, 2006, Section 4.

Residents and citizens in the Territory are invited to join Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE in the third annual “Premier’s Christmas Around the World: A Celebration in the BVI” event at the Central Administration Building on Saturday, December 19 at 4:00 p.m.

British Virgin Islands cultural stalwart and tourism icon Philicianno ‘Foxy’ Callwood, MBE was inducted into the Charter Yacht Boating Association (CYBA) Hall of Fame in Antigua and Barbuda on December 6.

More than a hundred persons marched and advocated for peace, equality and justice in the Virgin Islands in observance of International Human Right’s Day observed on Thursday December 10.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE strengthened relations with the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament during his official visit last week where he attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council and held meetings with BVI stakeholders.

The Ministry of Education and Culture through the Department of Culture will release the documentary, “Stories about the Hearts of Virgin Islanders: Involved in Survival” on HLSCC Channel 52 today, Friday December 11 at 8:00 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Communications and Works is inviting expressions of interest for consultancy services, to undertake a drainage assessment for storm-water flood risk reduction within the capital, Road Town, catchment area.