Depositors of financial institutions in the Territory will be provided protection following the enactment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Act 2016.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is pleased with the progress of on-going road works under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Loan.

Twenty nine individuals from several Government departments are now equipped with emergency response skills.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is embarking on a population survey to gauge general perception of the financial services industry as part of the BVI Forward campaign.  

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) officially launched its own flag and pledge on the school campus earlier today. 

The BVI has highlighted the positive role of financial services and deepened its international cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean at the 36th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN ECLAC).

Residents and visitors participating in the 2016 Poker Run this weekend are being urged to practice proper marine safety.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Rehabilitation of Roads and Slope Stabilisation works at Horsepath, Tortola.

A Territory-wide derelict cleanup campaign is underway as Government continues its efforts to reduce the threat of Zika.    

World Press Freedom Day will be the focus of a special Government Information Service (GIS) television programme that airs next Tuesday.