The Ministry of Health and Social Development has partnered with the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) to create a handbook to help residents incorporate COVID-19 into their seasonal preparedness activities. The highly visual digital booklet includes items to add to home stocks to protect against COVID-19 as well as reminders to carry out routine activities … Continued
The Ministry Health and Social Development received 4,500 KN95 face masks courtesy of Drakes Traders Limited. Assistant Manager Ms. Michelle Rymer made the donation valued over $20,000 USD on behalf of the Managing Director Mr. Christian Essie of Drakes Traders Limited on June 25. Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin … Continued
The Cabinet Office has been named the first COVID-19 Public Service Heroes following the launch of a recognition programme spearheaded by the Department of Human Resources, to recognise Public Officers who have performed exceptionally within the Service in support of the Virgin Islands’ Public Service and Territory during this global COVID-19 pandemic. The Cabinet Office … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has extended the deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest for the development of an Energy Transition Plan for the Territory to July 10. The plan will serve as a logical road map that allows the Territory to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and 100% renewable energy … Continued
VI CONSORTIUM Gov. Albert Bryan called for the termination of a high ranking WAPA lawyer over a racially charged social media post by the attorney. “Fired,” Gov. Bryan said when asked Monday for his reaction to a Facebook post by the Water and Power Authority’s Deputy Legal Counsel Mark Kragel over the weekend. In brief … Continued
Ten contestants will continue to the semi-finals of the Gen Y Factor 2020 – Glee Edition “Battle of the Schools” to be held on July 11. The names of the contestants were revealed on June 17 and include : Janique Gordon – H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Toriah Price – Bregado Flax Educational Centre Jalani … Continued
The COVID-19 Public Service Hero recognition programme which seeks to boost morale and recognise extraordinary work within the Public Service has been launched. The programme is being spearheaded by the Department of Human Resources and is highlighting the efforts of individual officers, units and departments within the Public Service who have gone the extra mile … Continued
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer has announced that the historic park and ride shuttle service in the city of Road Town will start on June 30. Honourable Rymer in a statement at the Ninth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly said motorists will be able to … Continued
Continuing with its vision to lead through the Territory’s compliance with international standards on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes by delivering services that create value for all stakeholders, the International Tax Authority (ITA) announces the launch of its new website, https://bviita.vg/. The website provides a greater understanding about the Statutory body, which … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Construction of the New Social Home at East End, Jost Van Dyke. Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said the proposed works comprise of furnishing all plant, labour, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection with the construction of the home accordance with … Continued
