Plans are being put in place to bring together humanitarian, military support and diplomatic work to the Territory under a joint unit coordinated by the UK Foreign Office.

Parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that their children’s vaccination record is up to date.

Food workers in the Territory are being advised to discontinue using deodorizers to clean food service areas.

One hundred of the most vulnerable households in the Territory will receive help in replacing appliances and furnishings as part of the BVI Red Cross’ Replacement Project.

The Department of Disaster Management (DM) is hosting three (3) new university level interns for the summer as a part of its annual Apprentice Programme.

The Rotary Club of the BVI partnered with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) to carry out what has been called another successful community clothing drive.

The Department of Waste Management’s Cash for Work Programme ended on a high note.

The Territory will for the first time observe World Zoonoses Day on July 6.

Stakeholders in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) are invited to attend a workshop to discuss a draft SME Policy next week.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is away from the Territory attending the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Jamaica from July 3 to 7.