Last Sunday was international Women’s Day. The first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1908 when a group of 15,000 women marched on the streets of New York, demanding their rights.
Topic: Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Tuesday, 10 March 2020 - 12:16pm
Fellow Virgin Islanders and friends, I am pleased to report that Government agencies continue to work across sectors in a vigorous response to the global coronavirus disease outbreak, (COVID-19).
Good afternoon everyone. I adopt the protocol which has already been established, but allow me to acknowledge the Premier and other members of cabinet, the members of the House of Assembly, permanent secretary in my ministry, the Chief Education Officer, and other education officials, principals, teachers, parents, students.
Good afternoon, It is a pleasure to be here on this auspicious occasion. Before I begin my remarks, I must say to you that I felt chills listening to the Territorial Song, and my heart is warmed by the creative designs of Territorial wear adorning the bodies of you wonderful people. I must say that these were chaired by our beloved Eileen Parsons.
Topic: Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Sports and Recreation | Posted By: aphillip
Friday, 6 March 2020 - 4:52pm
The A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground is a top priority in the recovery of the Territory as it is the premier location for sports training and competitions, namely track and field, soccer and rugby.
Topic: Emergency, Novel Coronavirus, Public Health | Posted By: aphillip
Tuesday, 3 March 2020 - 1:01pm
Good afternoon to all those living and visiting the Virgin Islands. A meeting was convened earlier today with the Premier, Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and Social Development and representatives of key response agencies across the public service to discuss the current global outbreak of COVID-19. I
Topic: Communicable Diseases, Health and Safety, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: lstevens
Tuesday, 3 March 2020 - 11:11am
Fellow Virgin Islanders, residents and friends, the Ministry of Health and Social Development together with all relevant agencies of the Government of the Virgin Islands continue to closely monitor the rapid international and regional spread of the novel Coronavirus Disease COVID-19, and apply all necessary precautions to prevent the importation or transmission of the disease in the British Virgin Islands.
