The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is away from the Territory from Thursday, October 12, and will be away until Sunday, October 15. The Premier will be attending a high-level Caribbean Round Table Meeting.

The Labour Department is working to align persons with possible jobs within the Virgin Islands labour force, by spearheading a programme themed “Coming to a District Near You”.

A fire which occurred at about 5:00 a.m. this morning at the Henry Wilfred “Freddie” Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond was successfully extinguished.

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is working diligently to re-energise and stimulate the British Virgin Islands business community. In this regard, the department is pleased to announce the opening of its Business Centre, located on the ground floor of the Sebastian Building. 

Minister for Communication and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool has said that the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) will be providing additional assistance to help restore power to the Territory.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has received a donation of $100,000.00 toward the Territory’s rebuilding and recovery efforts. 

Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron Walwyn has said the Territory needs everyone to do their part to help in the rebuilding process and has called on residents to assist in the exercise.

The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has offered to accept senior students from the BVI Secondary Schools to continue their education in that country.

Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE addressed leaders of the Territory’s financial services industry today at an update meeting hosted by BVI Finance.

All business owners are notified that special measures have been put in place to accommodate the entry of skilled workers to aid in relief activity.