Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley says implementing gender focal points in every statutory body and commission is one of the most effective ways of achieving gender equality, equity, and empowerment of women within the Territory. 

The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade has today announced the establishment of an ad hoc Advisory Committee to review the minimum wage.

UK Minister Mike Freer MP, from the Ministry of Justice, visited the BVI between Sunday 5 to Tuesday 7 November. The purpose of the visit was for the Minister to see first-hand the opportunities and challenges in the BVI justice system, and to identify areas for further partnership with the UK

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is asking the community to do their part to help promote medicine safety by reporting adverse drug reactions.

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Ministry of Justice, Mike Freer MP, arrived in the BVI on Sunday 5 November for a two day visit. His responsibilities include Courts and Legal services, and this includes the Overseas Territories.

Jost Van Dyke resident Mr. Lucien “Claude” Callwood is the latest recipient of the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s social home as part of its Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

The Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) Programme which exposes employment opportunities with a number of ministries and departments in the Public Service will mark its first anniversary on November 4.

Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has said that his Government is embarking on a reporting initiative dubbed, “Government in Motion”, to provide updates to the public after being in office for just over six months.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting bids for the proposed Home Renovation on Anegada.

Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has stated that the completed new West End Ferry Terminal will be designed to process up to 200 passengers per hour, or 200,000 passengers per year.