The Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to urge the community to remain vigilant and support efforts to reduce the impact of Zika by eliminating potential breeding sites for mosquitoes.
The Environmental Health Division is alerting the public that fogging will continue in locality three which covers areas between Pasea Estate and Fat Hogs Bay.
Human Resource Managers, Office Managers and persons with responsibilities for occupational health and safety in the workplace are strongly encouraged to participate in the Occupational Health and Safety Training Seminar on Thursday, November 3 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Paraquita Bay.
In an effort to strengthen the development of occupational health and safety in the Territory, an Occupation Health and Safety Subcommittee was established under the Virgin Islands National Health and Wellness Advisory Council.
As efforts continue to reduce the impact of Zika within the Territory, boat owners are being asked to secure their vessels by either turning them over or cover them with tarpaulin to reduce mosquito breeding.
Public Officers received vital instruction in ergonomics when the Health and Safety Unit of the Human Resources Department facilitated in-house training sessions in collaboration with Therapy Works.
The Office of Gender Affairs, with the support of the O’Neal and George families, is inviting the public, and especially Virgin Gorda residents to an Awareness Walk in remembrance of the late Zabrina O’Neal.
