Twenty local persons received further insight on employment opportunities available in the maritime industry following a presentation by Virgin Islands Shipping Registry and SVITZER Americas.

Ninety (90) ferry operators in the British Virgin Islands were recently presented with certificates in training for completing a workshop in customer service that was coordinated by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and facilitated by Aubergine Partners, LLC, an executive coaching and leadership development firm based in New York.

The British Virgin Islands has embraced the Paris Agreement endorsed by one hundred and ninety five countries at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Honourable Archibald Christian and Honourable Marlon Penn have been appointed as Junior Ministers in the Government of the Virgin Islands.

A book focusing on the lives of seven married couples, will be launched on December 21.

The Department of Culture is inviting the public to the launching ceremony for the book, “Who Cheats More Than a Politician? You Be the Judge”, on Monday, December 21 in the Breezeway of the Central Administration Complex at 4:30 p.m.

Eight new private healthcare providers have joined the National Health Insurance (NHI) network as registration continues towards the ‘Go Live’ date of January 1, 2016.

The Latin community in the British Virgin Islands has been educated on the benefits of the National Health Insurance (NHI) following a meeting held with representatives of the Social Security Board.

Director of Culture, Mrs. Luce Hodge-Smith has been appointed Vice President of the Museum Association of the Caribbean effective December 1, 2015.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is partnering with the education community to identify ways for young people to be better prepared to capitalise on opportunities in the financial services industry.