The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that Main Street, from the turn-off on Caldwell Street to the junction in front of Smith Gore will be closed on Saturday, December 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon to vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this closure is to trim and remove the trees in that area.  Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to use alternative routes. 

The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time. 

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the road along Boo Bay Drive between Tortola Department Store and Commerce House will be closed on Saturday, December 20 to vehicular traffic.  Road works will begin at 7:00 a.m. and are expected to last all day.

The purpose of this road closure is to fill and grade the road.

Motorists are asked to use alternative routes. 

The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time. 

The Deputy Governor’s Office is informing the public that Government offices will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 and again at 1:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31.  Exceptions however apply to departments with staff that provide essential services.  

The office regrets any inconvenience caused and wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Blackburn Highway from Parham Town to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic nightly from Saturday, December 13 to Monday, December 15 between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is informing the public that its offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed early on Friday, December 19.  The Tortola Office will close at 1:00 pm and the Virgin Gorda Office will close at 12:00 pm. 

Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 22.

The Department apologises for any inconvenience caused.  For more information, please call the Department of Motor Vehicles at 468-4080.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding the public that its offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed on Wednesday, December 10 to allow the staff to attend a general staff meeting and a Customer Service Workshop. 

The Electrical Inspection Unit is advising all registered and licensed Electricians that the close off dates for carrying out electrical/mechanical inspections for the remainder of the year is Wednesday, December 17 on the sister islands and Friday, December 19 on Tortola.

Inspections will resume on Monday, January 5, 2015.

For more information call the Electrical Inspection Unit at 468-3603 or 468-3604.

The principal, staff and students of the Elmore Stoutt High School invite the public to their annual school fair and exhibition this Thursday, December 11 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Lots of food and drinks will be on sale including a sweet tooth booth and a drink stall.