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”.

Residents are asked to safeguard their health and protect themselves from food and waterborne illnesses by practicing good personal hygiene.

Students in Grades 7 and 8 in public schools throughout the Territory are expected to benefit from the use of digital textbooks in the classroom.

An across-the-board Stop Notice on all final works on buildings across the Territory is being enforced by the Building Authority.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is currently in the United Kingdom discussing the Territory’s recovery effort with senior UK government ministers following hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands in collaboration with the BVI Christian Council is inviting the residents to a National Service of Thanksgiving and Unity at the Queen Elizabeth II Park on Sunday, November 5 at 3:30 p.m.

To support the continuation of business and rebuilding in the Virgin Islands following the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is extending its hours, effective tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1.  Customers will have access to services at the Port Purcell facility from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday and from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays.

Several schools throughout the Territory have been benefitting from contributions towards their rebuilding programme.

Primary school students throughout the Territory will have a full day of lessons when the new school year begins on November 6.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE presented an update on the current status of the Territory’s Hurricane Recovery and Restoration efforts at a meeting held in Miami over the weekend.