The Ministry of Education and Culture is encouraging all interested persons to apply for scholarships to pursue studies abroad by Friday, October 30.

The Ministry of Communications and Works and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating a fire at the Road Town pump station which damaged several wires, vaccum pumps and other components at the main pump station.

The Ministry of Communication and Works is working vigorously to restore water service to interrupted areas in the Territory, in particular Virgin Gorda and Sea Cows Bay.

Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2016:

The environmental and agricultural benefits of the Sargassum seaweed will be highlighted in a public education campaign to be launched by the Conservation and Fisheries Department. 

The Virgin Islands Youth Parliament which was established to create leadership skills and competencies in the Territory’s youth was officially launched today, October 2.

The Territory will soon improve its capacity to restore coral reefs following Cabinet’s approval of the development of Coral Reef Restoration Nurseries throughout the BVI’s fishing waters.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development today launched their information campaign to educate the public about the function of the Parole Board and its impact on the community.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie Skelton has signed an agreement to provide access to thousands of preferred healthcare providers overseas including members within the Territory.        

The Virgin Islands continue to experience drought conditions with a significant reduction in rainfall recorded throughout the Territory.