Residents of the sister Islands who registered with their district officer to attend the swearing in ceremony on Tuesday, March 12 are asked to note the following ferry schedule:

The Government of the  Virgin Islands has paid tribute to former Chief Minister, tourism visionary and local cruise industry pioneer Cyril B. Romney, by renaming the Tortola Pier Park in his honour. 

Acting Director of Shipping Captain Raman Bala is reminding boat owners to practice safety at sea particularly for the August Festival boat races.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Anthony McMaster has said that designs for the West End Facility are in the final stages and plans will be brought to the community for input.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting persons who are interested in providing consultancy services for the design and supervision of the West End Ferry Terminal to submit an Expression of Interest for the rehabilitation and reconstruction loan – hurricane Irma British Virgin Islands.

Mariners are being reminded that anchoring is prohibited in narrow channels and fairways leading into a port or marina.

Residents including participants, boat owners, and mariners are asked to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measure during the Poker Run festivities on May 27.

The BVI Ports Authority is advising patrons and the public that the Road Town Jetty will resume full operations on Sunday, May 13. All ferries departing for the United States Virgin Islands will now resume services from the Road Town Jetty on Sunday, May 13. Travellers are asked to confirm ferry departure and arrival times with individual operators.

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has deployed a surveyboat and team to the waters of the British Virgin Islands, the organisation has announced.

The Leader of the Opposition and Member for the First District to ask the Minister for Communications and Works the following questions: