Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said that his ministry plays an important role in diversifying the economy of the Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie says the BVI has an opportunity to create an economic driver to stimulate its economy following the hosting of its first Digital Economy Symposium.

Provisions have been made for the residents of the sister islands to pay their last respects at the lying in state and the State Funeral of Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE Member Emeritus.

British Virgin Islands Environmental Health Division officials are advising consumers not to eat romaine lettuce or products containing romaine lettuce from Salinas, California USA.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a five year contract with Canadian Bank Note Company to monitor the Territory’s borders for the next five years and share real time information between agencies.

In a drive to ready frontline personnel in the British Virgin Islands for the approaching tourism high season, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) recently concluded FCCA Customer Service Workshops facilitated by Melanie Colpitts of the Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence Executive.

Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mrs. Perline Scatliffe Leonard has announced that the initial management training is complete for the operation of the ultrasonic water meter Kamstrup FlowIQ 2100.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Dr. Marcia Potter is assuring the business community that the installation of sea markers will not hinder their business activities and livelihood.

A Special Sitting to pay tributes to former legislator and Member Emeritus, Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal. OBE is scheduled to be held on Tuesday December 3 while the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands will be holding its Third Sitting of the Second Session.

Dr. Katherine Smith has been appointed as Director in the Department of Culture effective December 2.