The public is informed that there will be a road closure on Wednesday, November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Main Street between Creque’s Store and the Commercial Court.

The Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) Regional Advisor, Dr. Dana van Alphen and Procurement Specialist, Ibargues Santiago are featured as they met with Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie Skelton and Permanent Secretary in that ministry, Petrona Davies on October 30.  

The Ministry of Health and Social Development in its response to providing relief to the community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, has started the application process to provide housing assistance to homeowners. 

People of the Virgin Islands, I come to you today as part of my weekly schedule of updates.

Citizens and residents of the Virgin Islands, I am Myron V. Walwyn, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports. I am once again taking the opportunity to update you the public on the happenings in education post hurricane Irma. 

Good afternoon:

I am pleased to provide this update on the current status of our Territory, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma almost nine weeks ago.

The public is advised that registration for the Housing Assistance Programme continues this week at the Road Town Senior Building and Red Cross in Tortola. 

Registration continues this week for the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Household Assistance Programme.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has lifted restrictions on entry and travel to make it easier for family members to visit the Territory to ensure the well being of their relatives.

Ladies and gentlemen of the Virgin Islands, today for my weekly brief, I bring to you an update on my meetings with the World Bank and its partners that I attended last week along with Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton, and a housing update.