Two years after the ground breaking ceremony for the Phase V Power Development Programme, the British Virgin Islands now has an increased electricity supply of 57.5 megawatts (MW) to serve the current 34 MW demand of the Territory.

Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool affirmed that the upcoming hydrology study will be done in consultation with the residents of Road Town.

The BVI community is being asked to recognise, respect and appreciate the contributions of elders, in observance of Senior Citizens’ Month.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton joined other healthcare industry leaders at the 14th Annual World Health Care Congress in Washington D.C., in hopes of forming meaningful partnerships in the health care industry.

Mr. Gus Jaspert has been appointed Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Mr. John Duncan OBE.  Mr. Jaspert will take up his appointment in August 2017.

The Social Development Department has expanded its parenting session series, and now offers sessions for the Spanish speaking community in the British Virgin Islands.

Public Officers will continue to build healthy working relationships during Public Service Week 2017, which is being held from June 4 to 12 under the theme, “One Public Service:  A Celebration of Togetherness”. 

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) received a donation of blankets and art supplies from the Rotaract Club of Tortola.

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will commemorate the completion of the Phase V Power Development Programme on Thursday, May 4, 10:00 a.m. at the Pockwood Pond Power Station.

Of the 27 illegal immigrants detained last month, 22 have been repatriated, according to Acting Chief Immigration Officer, Mrs. Geraldine Ritter-Freeman.