The public is notified that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour is not accepting any new applications for Crown Lands until further notice, as the distribution of lands is currently under review as part of the Commission of Inquiry reform process to satisfy recommendation B30 (Disposal of Crown Land Policy).

Madam Speaker, as we approach the start of the 2022-2023 cruise season and strive to enhance our service standard, the Taxi and Livery Commission, in conjunction with the Ministry of Communication and Works, will be undertaking a few initiatives, including the establishment of a Public Transportation Dispatching Unit under the Taxi and Livery Commission, and a review of the Taxi Tariff.

Madam Speaker, the Ministry of Communications and Works commenced in earnest the works at the Market Square in 2021, and we are anticipating the completion of this project will be in the 1st Quarter of 2023.

The Civil Registry and Passport Office will remain closed to the public on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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The public is notified that the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP) office is closed today Monday, October 24 due to remedial works.

People of the Virgin Islands, I greet you heartily on this Heroes and Foreparents Day. This holiday was conceived as a means of recognizing outstanding Virgin Islanders for their contribution to our society.  As we reflect on the findings of the commission of inquiry and seek to improve areas of governance where we have identified weaknesses, it is important to remember that we have also made tremendous progress.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking the services of a qualified and suitable construction contractor to undertake the Outfitting of the Magistrate’s Court, Second Floor of the Dawson’s Building, Joe’s Hill, Tortola.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking the services of a qualified and suitable construction contractor to undertake the repairs to the East End/Long Look Community Centre on Tortola.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, Mr. Ronald Smith-Berkeley stated that the Ministry has experienced some administrative delays in attending to bush cutting throughout the Territory.