The Territory’s men and boys are being encouraged to start the process of thinking about having healthy lifestyles and putting these thoughts into action.

Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health and Social Development, Mrs. Petrona Davies entertained a courtesy visit by Gender, Social Change and Development Professor and Deputy Campus Principal at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Rhoda Reddock.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Mrs. Petrona Davies and the staff at the Office of Gender Affairs are featured with the honourees in the campaign to pay tribute to women in outdoor professions.

Women in outdoor professions in the BVI will be featured in a month campaign beginning tomorrow International Women’s Day.

Residents of the BVI are asked to note that the date to submit recommendations for the 12th CARICOM Triennial Award for Women has been extended to February 17.

Residents of the BVI are invited to submit recommendations for the 12th CARICOM Triennial Award for Women, 2017.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the Office of Gender Affairs is launching a Gender Awareness Programme (GAP).

The Office of Gender Affairs is observing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to educate residents on gender related issues.

The Office of Gender Affairs is bringing more awareness to the fight against domestic violence through a video which premiered last Friday at Myetts Chill Zone.  

The Office of Gender Affairs is inviting the public to become empowered and participate in Self Defense and Personal Safety Sessions on Saturday, October 15, 22 and 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Dojo, located behind Island Paint Factory in Pasea Estate, Tortola.