The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to be mindful of the use and abuse of antibiotics and other microbials that can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking to standardise the approach to diabetes management through a series of webinars.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging persons to report suspected side effects of medicines as the Virgin Islands joins over 80 countries in observing #MedSafetyWeek.

The Department of Waste Management is conducting routine roadside bush-cutting from Soldier’s Hill to the entire Cane Garden Bay village.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking to standardise the approach to diabetes management through a series of webinars.

On Monday, 3^rd October, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports received a report from the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School that a significant number of students were absent. The students were reportedly feeling unwell. Out of great concern, the Ministry immediately contacted the Ministry of Health to assess the situation.

Chief Fire Officer Zebalon Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8.

Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, Mr. Zebalon McLean is urging the public to remain vigilant when engaging in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters as the VI observes “World Drowning Prevention Day.”

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull has stated that residents and visitors of the Anegada community should refrain from visiting the conch mounts due to the recent disposal of Shortfin Pilot Whale carcasses that were in the area.

On Thursday, 16^th June, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports received a report documenting a recent inspection of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.