The Government has announced today that Ms. Elise Donovan will become the interim Director of the BVI London Office (BVILO) from next month, following the departure of Mr. Benito Wheatley who has now completed his tenure as Director of the BVI London Office  

Acting Head of Family Children and Protective Services, Ms. Laurel Freeman is calling on parents to take precautions to safeguard their children as the Territory prepares for residual impact of hurricane Beryl.

Plans are being put in place to bring together humanitarian, military support and diplomatic work to the Territory under a joint unit coordinated by the UK Foreign Office.

Parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that their children’s vaccination record is up to date.

Food workers in the Territory are being advised to discontinue using deodorizers to clean food service areas.

One hundred of the most vulnerable households in the Territory will receive help in replacing appliances and furnishings as part of the BVI Red Cross’ Replacement Project.

The Department of Disaster Management (DM) is hosting three (3) new university level interns for the summer as a part of its annual Apprentice Programme.

The Rotary Club of the BVI partnered with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) to carry out what has been called another successful community clothing drive.

The Department of Waste Management’s Cash for Work Programme ended on a high note.

The Territory will for the first time observe World Zoonoses Day on July 6.