The official funeral for former legislator, Mr. Omar W. Hodge will be held on Thursday, January 18 at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre.

Stakeholders are invited to special meetings to discuss plans for the recovery and development of the British Virgin Islands. 

Business Owners in the Territory are invited to participate in a survey developed by the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs.

The public is advised that the Labour Department will be offering limited services on Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12 at the Central Administration Complex (CAC).  These limited services are to facilitate the relocation of the department from its temporary location at the complex back to its permanent offices located at the Ashley Ritter Building.

The Water and Sewerage Department advises customers that bills are due and payable 30 days after the end of each month.  Customers are further advised that outstanding amounts for Water and Sewerage services for the period January to August 2017 (and previous years) are to be paid by Friday, January 26, 2018.    

Residents of Tortola are reminded to dispose debris and galvanize at the Cox Heath site.

The public is informed that the Ministry of Education and Culture is open to receive registration for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Persons who have been contacted to collect housing assistance material from the Festival Grounds are being advised to do so by December 31, 2017. Collection hours are between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Persons are advised to call 541-1192 to have their questions or inquiries addressed.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting the public to review the document for Public Consultation on the Recovery and Development of the British Virgin Islands by visiting bvi.gov.vg.

The public is urged to prepare and consume food safely this holiday season.