The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging boat owners Territory-wide to cover their vessels that are on land, in its ongoing effort to protect the community from Zika, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya,

The public is notified that the James Walter Francis Drive, Waterfront Drive, and Sir Francis Drake Highway between the BVI Ports Authority in Port Purcell and BVIEC Power Station in Pockwood Pond will also be closed Thursday, September 1 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. This is to facilitate the transport of the remaining parts for the Wartsila generators.

The residents of Brewer’s Bay are reminded of the scheduled water main upgrade road work commencing today, August 31.

The National Council of the Girls’ Brigade will be hosting its annual Adult Enrichment Hospitality Host and Hostess Seminar.

Parents and guardians of students attending the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School (ESPPS) are advised that orientation for new students has moved to Monday, September 5.

The public is reminded that starting Thursday September 1, persons who have been working in the British Virgin Islands for five years will no longer be required to leave the Territory during the transitioning process when changing employers. 

The public is reminded that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Visa Exemption Programme will go into effect from Thursday, September 1.

The Ministry of Education and Culture is inviting applicants to register for the 2016-2017 Technical Vocational Apprenticeship Programme.

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) is advising parents, guardians and students of its Back to School Orientation schedule.

The public is notified that the Huntum’s Ghut Road, between the gas station and the Church of God of Prophecy, will be partially closed Tuesday, August 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.