Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, has reiterated his Government’s commitment to youth development and investing in the Territory’s young people.

The communities of North Sound and West End will benefit from a British Virgin Islands Red Cross (BVIRC) disaster risk reduction project.

Motorists and residents of East End/Long Look are notified that work will resume on the sewerage system on Wednesday, June 8.

Mr. Elton Georges, CMG, OBE has been appointed Chairman of the BVI’s Health and Wellness Advisory Council.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton is on a three day official visit to the Cayman Islands.

BVI London Office Director Mr. Benito Wheatley has said there is a need for greater engagement from the UK Government and parliamentary support on key Overseas Territories issues.

The Government of the British Virgin Islands will be receiving technical assistance for the development of a National Ocean Policy.

The British Virgin Islands is exploring the possibility of becoming a member of the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA). This follows the Territory’s participation in the third Caribbean Investment Summit in Miami.

Creating healthy individuals and presenting healthier meal options were the focus of activities to observe Caribbean Nutrition Day, yesterday June 1.

Awareness programmes, activities and events for interested persons of all ages are planned as the Territory observes Environment Week 2016.