Deputy Chief Planner currently on rotation in the Deputy Governor’s Office Mr. Dylan Penn and Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith have participated in a workshop to better understand the importance of the impact of climate change on the cultural sector. The Public Officers attended the Disaster Resilience in the Caribbean’s Culture Sector workshop in … Continued

The BVI Airports Authority Limited in consultation with the Premier, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and its Board of Directors chaired by Mr. Bevis Sylvester has decided to close its two (2) outer Airports, namely Auguste George Airport, Anegada and Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda to international flights effective today, Friday 13th March 2020 for thirty … Continued

32 individuals are now British citizens after having been previously naturalized as British Overseas Territories Citizens. The new British Citizens accepted their certificates and recited the Oath of Allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen and the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom at a ceremony held in the lobby of the Civil Registry and … Continued

Residents are advised that as of March 10, there will be a restriction policy on visitors and volunteers at all residential facilities under the Social Development Department. These are the Rainbow Children’s Home, Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly and the Virgin Gorda Elderly Home. This is a preventative measure in reducing and safe-guarding the … Continued

In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Environmental Health Division is providing the Virgin Islands public on an approved list of disinfectants to be used to clean surfaces. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael stated that consumers must pay close attention to the directions described on product labels and specifications such as the … Continued

Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking your assistance in identifying the perpetrator/s responsible for the murder of 30 years old Ashburn Dawson aka “Ashy” who was shot and killed around 10:17 pm, on the 10th of March 2017. On Friday the 10th of March 2017 around 10:10 pm, the victim attended “Meals … Continued

In light of the increasing risk of the Covid-19 ‘Coronavirus’ which the World Health Organization has now declared a global pandemic, the RDA conducted a ‘Work from Home’ trial to test its operations in the event of a real-life emergency. This is in line with guidance from the National (Health) Emergency Operations Centre to finalize, … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands has implemented increased border control and quarantine measures for travellers entering the Territory based on assessment of risks, vulnerabilities and capacities in response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19. This was done preceding the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the COVID-19 a pandemic today, March 11. The Ministry of Health … Continued

Public Officers of the Territory are participating in a series of training initiatives this week organised by the United States Embassy. Public Officers from the Civil Registry and Passport Office’s Nationality, Frontline and Visa Units, as well as Immigration Department, Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and Her Majesty’s Prison will learn to identify, investigate and … Continued

The first of three sessions to train Virgin Islands Youth Parliament nominees on all aspects of House of Assembly proceedings was held on Tuesday, March 10. The nominees were chosen by all 13 members of the House of Assembly along with the Speaker of the House and the Director of Youth Affairs and Sports. A … Continued