The Territory’s residents paid homeage to the Virgin Islands’ first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt at the 23^rd Annual Memorial Celebration and 18^th Wreath Laying ceremony on March 5.

Mr. David DaCosta Archer, Jr. was sworn in as the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, March 1 at a ceremony held at Government House.

Senior Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has stated that the appointment system rolled out on March 1 at the Immigration Department has positive signs of being successful.

Women and girls of all ages are invited to an Information Fair in observation of International Women’s Day on March 8.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been commended for its immediate assistance to the Territory following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting sealed bids for the following vessels that were damaged by hurricane Irma.

Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael has said that the Environmental Health Division is on a mission to protect residents and visitors to the BVI from food borne illnesses through its food handler’s training programme.

Contractors from Anegada, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Tortola are reminded to register their interest in carrying out housing projects.

Minister for Education and Culture, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn has announced that the 51st Annual Virgin Gorda Easter Festival festivities will take a different format than attendees have grown accustomed to over the years.

Mr. Jack Husbands is the newly appointed chair of the Insurance Tribunal.