In an ongoing effort to protect the community from Zika, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya, the Vector Control Unit of the Environmental Health Division will be conducting fogging operations on October 18.

In a continued effort to combat mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has purchased a new truck  for heightened vector surveillance in Virgin Gorda. 

The Environmental Health Division is alerting the public that fogging will take place in East End, in the vicinity of Fat Hog’s Bay beginning Thursday, September 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. nightly....

Owners and staff of food establishments in the Territory are building capacity in food safety management and best practices through a three-day “Certified ServSafe Food Safety Training and Certification Workshop.”

Residents of Virgin Gorda are invited to participate in a community meeting hosted by ‘Project Bug Out’ and the Environmental Health Division on Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Community Centre in the Valley, Virgin Gorda.

The Environmental Health Division is alerting the public that fogging will take place in the Cane Garden Bay area tomorrow Friday, September 23, in the vicinity of The Wedding to the bridge from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m.

Road Town Festival booth owners are notified that construction of booths must be completed by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22 to facilitate inspections by Environmental Health Officers. 

Food establishment owners, mobile unit vendors and operators are reminded that having hot water is mandatory before they can obtain a food licence.

The concept of Tropical Important Plant Areas (TIPAs) was introduced at a two-day workshop held last week.

The public is invited to participate in a Coastal Clean-Up on Wednesday, June 8 and an Eco-walk on Saturday, June 11 in observance of Environment Week.