In accordance with Section 37 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007, Mrs. V. Inez Archibald, Deputy Governor, will act in the Office of the Governor with effect from Saturday, May 2 until Sunday, May 3, and again from Wednesday, May 6 until Sunday, May 10, during the absence of the Governor from the Virgin Islands.

An education series has been launched to empower asthmatics and caregivers of persons with asthma to effectively manage the condition.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is implementing a solution to eliminate dust in the East End area that has been caused by the on-going National Sewerage Project.

Festivities for the completion of the expansion of the Cruise Pier peaked yesterday with fireworks as the Territory joined with Government officials in celebrating the completed project

In accordance with section 84 (2) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007, His Excellency the Governor acting after consultation with the Premier has proclaimed that the House of Assembly shall be dissolved on Friday, May 1, 2015. Voter Registration and transfers will continue until the end of the working day on May 5, 2015

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to participate in a variety of children-friendly events in support of Early Childhood Awareness Month in May.

The importance of comprehensive records management including disaster management planning will be highlighted when the Territory observes Records MayDay on Friday, May 1.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is extending congratulations to the Department of Disaster Management for leading the BVI on the journey to become the first Territory in the Caribbean to be granted international accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Programme (EMAP). 

Owners, managers and food handlers of food establishments on Anegada are notified that the Environmental Health Division will be conducting educational sessions on the island on May 4 and 13.

A new beginning for the tourism industry in the Virgin Islands was declared today, as the newly expanded Cruise Pier was officially opened.