The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to prioritise their oral health as the Territory observes World Oral Health Day. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that the numbers of Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in the Virgin Islands has risen to 66 and is encouraging the community to take proactive measures to stop its spread.

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports has extended its Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme application process for the 2025/2026 academic year to March 21. The programme prioritises studies in the following areas including:

 The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley, will be absent from the Territory on official duty, from Tuesday, 18^th March 2025, until Thursday, 20^th March 2025. 

The Virgin Islands will join the rest of the region for Caribe Wave, an earthquake and tsunami response exercise on March 20.

On Saturday, 15^th March, family members of 22 honourees proudly gathered at Long Bay, Beef Island to plant seagrape trees in honour of their ancestor’s legacy and contributions to building The Virgin Islands’ community

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is in the process of developing new legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of the Virgin Islands' natural environment. In a bid to ensure that this legislation reflects the priorities and concerns of residents, the Ministry is inviting the public to participate in a brief, 5-minute survey.

The Ministry for Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development continues its series of National Tourism Policy Consultation Meetings with a crucial session scheduled for Monday, 17th March 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Virgin Gorda Catholic Community Centre.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking a qualified Dental Practitioner to serve as a Member on the Medical and Dental Council.

The conclusion of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School Debates was a nail biter as the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continued to reign victorious against the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS).