Director of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Karia Christopher said the construction industry workshop organised for heavy equipment operators and contractors was a success.

The Ministry of Communications and Works and the Department of Disaster Management are working towards safeguarding the city against floods and continue to educate the public on minimizing its risk.

A Post Irma Interim Reconstruction Policy has been introduced to help residents rebuild expeditiously. 

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

Plans are being made to review and upgrade the Territory’s building codes following the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma.

Electricians are notified that the close off dates for carrying out Electrical/Mechanical Inspections for the remainder of the year .......

Persons who are interested in building their homes and other structures, are encouraged to seek the services of knowledgeable architects.

Residents of Cane Garden Bay and Brewer’s Bay had an opportunity this week to learn more about four pilot projects which are designed to reduce flood damage, sedimentation and pollution of coastal waters and enhance coastal water quality and reef health in both communities.

A book embracing Virgin Islands’ Christmas traditions and customs of the 1950s and before, as experienced in the family of a young girl by the name of Funintun, will be launched on November 9.

The Electrical Inspection Unit is notifying all electricians that effective October 5 all drawings must be available, when applying for mechanical ‘roughin’ inspections.