The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier's Office confirms that a single boating incident occurred on Sunday, 6th July, 2025. 

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will be away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9 attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay Jamaica.

The Environmental Health Division is advising the public of a recall issued for Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products following a notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

During the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly held on Thursday, 3rd July, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley moved motions for the Second and Third Readings of three bills for consideration.

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, met with representatives from major local supermarkets to discuss measures aimed at maintaining stable prices on essential food items.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified residents on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and Virgin Gorda to serve as members on the Festival and Fairs Committee.

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s interdepartmental partnership with His Majesty’s Prison is bearing fruit with improvements to waste disposal practices and environmental sustainability at the facility. 

The Department of Waste Management is accepting quotations for the Supply and Installation of eleven (11) solar security weatherproof IP outdoor cameras and three (3) indoor security IP cameras to be installed at  the Pockwood Pond Incinerator, Waste Oil Facility (Sea Cow’s Bay),  and The Valley Dumpsite, Virgin Gorda.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser RA attended the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held in Nice, France.