The public is asked to note that the Territory-wide fogging campaign which started on Beef Island continues from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge through Pasea Estate and is expected to be completed by Monday, August 28.  

My fellow Virgin Islands residents, I would first like to take this opportunity to thank Jehovah for his mercies during the recent heavy rains, which caused severe flooding that resulted in the damage of property and infrastructure in our Territory.  It could have been much worse, and we are thankful that here was no loss of life.

The Public Is Advised To Be Cautious During The Partial Solar Eclipse That will occur today between 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Officers from the Environmental Health Division are conducting spot checks of supermarkets and restaurants to ensure food safety following the recent floods.

The public is advised that food handler’s renewal clinic slated for tomorrow August 17, will be held at the Central Administration Complex at 9:00 a.m.

The public is notified that a Territory-wide fogging campaign will begin on Friday, August 18 in the following areas.

The public is advised that there has been a change in venue for food handler’s clinic tomorrow, August 17.

Residents are urged to take precautions when consuming food following power outages.

The Environmental Health Division is alerting the public that fogging will be conducted in operations in and around the festival villages at Road Town, East End/Long Look and Carrot Bay.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Orlando D. Smith, OBE, has called on residents to stop the improper dumping of garbage and keep the environment clean.