The Government of the Virgin Islands is determined to enact pieces of legislation that will holistically change the way that waste is treated in the Territory.

Good Day residents of the Virgin Islands, a happy holiday season to all. 

Today, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Social Development, itis for us to inform you of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands. 

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public of the continued rise in cases in the current outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Territory. 

Today, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing the public that we are currently experiencing an increase of transmission of COVID-19 in the Territory associated with the Delta variant. 

Residents would have noticed a gradual increase in active cases over the last two months.  In particular, over the last two weeks cases have risen from an average of around 40 closer to 100 active cases.

According to Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronald Georges persons can now get boosted with the Pfizer vaccine.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has confirmed that positive cases of COVID-19 attended the:

• Fish Fete on Saturday, 13^th November, 2021 held on the Festival Grounds
• Phi Theta Kappa Honour Society Induction Ceremony on Monday, 15^th November, 2021 at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone is informing the Anegada community that he will hold office hours on the sister island on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building.

Seventh District resident Andrew Angus Penn received the keys to a newly built home as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

Virgin Gorda resident Ms. Judy-ann Steven has received the keys to a newly built home as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are asked to remain vigilant and adhere to the COVID-19 protocols as the Mu and Delta Variants continue to circulate in the Territory.