Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Virgin Islands attending the Seatrade Cruise 2021 Global convention in Miami, Florida from September 26 to October 3.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be launching a parade and health fair for adults and children as part of activities to observe World Food Day on October 16.

The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) financial services sector has continued to see strong growth in the first half of 2021, with a 68% increase in company incorporations and almost a three-fold (269%) increase in the registration of limited partnerships (LPs).

His Excellency the Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active.

The community of Virgin Gorda welcomed the official hand over of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) Secondary of buildings 2, 3 and the Administration Block on Friday, September 17.

Qualified persons are invited to submit applications for the position of Chairman of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal by October 4.

Qualified persons are invited to submit applications for membership to the Physical Planning Authority and the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal respectively by October 4.

The Water and Sewerage Department continues improvement efforts in the replacement of defective meters, with digital metres across the Territory.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for a Capacity Building Initiative to develop highly skilled and adaptable leaders and officers within the Public Service.

Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said the commission will focus on the protection of people, the planet and wildlife as it observes International Day of Peace.