The public is reminded that sand mining in the Territory is illegal according to the Beach Protection Ordinance CAP 233.  

Hong Kong–based BVI financial services industry professionals, Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC and Lions Club of Hong Kong Shouson Hill Charitable Foundation will host a fundraising event in support of the British Virgin Islands post-hurricane recovery efforts.

The Disaster Recovery Coordination Committee (DRCC) of the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to move forward swiftly with finalising the long term development plan for the Territory. 

Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has labelled it ‘an act of kindness that goes beyond business but rather speaks to humanity’ following the donation of a semi-permanent 4,000 square feet schooling facility on Virgin Gorda.

Acting in accordance with Section 5(b) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap. 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2018.

The staff and students of the Primary Division of the Bregado Flax Education Centre in Virgin Gorda had a special start of their academic year today with the donation of a 4000 square feet semi-permanent structure that will be used as their temporary school.

Officers from the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services have recommended the Project Uplift group support sessions offered exclusively for public officers. 

Students in Grades 7 and 8 in public schools throughout the Territory are expected to benefit from the use of digital textbooks in the classroom.

An across-the-board Stop Notice on all final works on buildings across the Territory is being enforced by the Building Authority.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is currently in the United Kingdom discussing the Territory’s recovery effort with senior UK government ministers following hurricanes Irma and Maria.