Residents of the Virgin Islands, on Monday, 26^th November after 3:00p.m., a fire broke out at the incinerator located in Pockwood Pond, Tortola. The Fire and Rescue Department arrived promptly on the scene where the fire was contained and extinguished. Although the cause is still under investigation, I can say that eye witness accounts are alleging that a possible gas tank explosion travelled inside the area setting the building and contents on fire. I am grateful to report that no one was injured.

The public is advised of a fire at the Pockwood Pond incinerator and are asked to avoid the area. The fire may have resulted from the explosion of an LPG tank.

In an ongoing effort to protect the community from mosquito borne viruses, the Environmental Health Division will begin fogging operations in the following locations on Monday, November 26, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The British Virgin Islands Environmental Health Division is advising consumers not to eat any Romaine lettuce.

Three student winners have been announced for the essay and video competitions hosted in observance of World Antibiotics Day in the Virgin Islands.

The public is invited to the Renaming and Dedication Ceremony of Cappoon’s Bay Clinic on Tuesday, November 20 at 1:00 p.m.

My fellow Virgin Islanders, our health journey can be filled with many twists and turns. One day, you may feel perfectly fine and the next, you may be battling a non-communicable disease such as diabetes that will change your life forever

An Occupation Health and Safety Sub-committee is now activated to address the health, safety and well-being of workers, especially those who are the most vulnerable to occupational diseases and accidents.

Families are being urged to play their role in diabetes prevention as the Territory observes World Diabetes Day today November 14.

Are your basic needs being met? What could be done better or differently to meet your basic needs?