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.”
Topic: Health and Safety, Nature Conservation | Posted By: DSmith
Thursday, 7 July 2022 - 4:35pm
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.
Topic: Health and Safety, Public School, Safety in Public Buildings | Posted By: DSmith
Friday, 17 June 2022 - 2:06pm
On Thursday, 16th June, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, and Sports received a report documenting a recent inspection of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School.
Topic: Food and Food Security, Health and Safety, Ministry of Health | Posted By: DSmith
Wednesday, 8 June 2022 - 5:16pm
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn is encouraging everyone working in the food industry to handle and prepare food responsibly so that it is safe and suitable for consumption.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a webinar next month to present Obstetrics and Midwifery providers with an update on guidelines for antenatal care.
Topic: Health and Safety, Shipping Registry, Tourism, Trade and Business (including licenses) | Posted By: DSmith
Thursday, 17 March 2022 - 5:25pm
The Government of the Virgin Islands is committed to safeguarding the well-being of the people of the Virgin Islands and its visitors, while protecting the borders, facilitating legitimate trade, and ensuring compliance.
Topic: Health and Safety, Tourism, Transportation and Traffic | Posted By: DSmith
Tuesday, 1 March 2022 - 2:59pm
Good day to all Virgin Islanders, Residents and Visitors. This morning we have received news of another serious motor accident on our roads, in which, sadly, a life was lost. The police are conducting inquiries and we await the official details of the incident.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming the passing of one person on New Year’s Day due to complications of COVID bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 40.
Topic: Health and Safety | Posted By: Jacqueline Arch...
Wednesday, 29 December 2021 - 4:40pm
Persons with containers, equipment and materials situated on the Festival Grounds are being advised to have them removed.
This notice is to be treated with the highest priority as the Festival Grounds has been booked from December 24 to March 31. Failure to remove will result in removal at the cost to owner.
For more information, persons should contact the City Manager, Mrs. Janice Edwards-Brathwaite at 441-8800 or email tempwcda@gmail.com
Topic: Health and Safety, Tourism | Posted By: aphillip
Sunday, 26 December 2021 - 5:37pm
The public and tourism partners are notified of the cancellation of the calls of Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, and Wind Surf due to rising numbers of COVID-19 cases aboard these vessels. Cruise ships are part of a mandatory reporting system which include the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), and regional ministries of health.