The public is reminded to thoroughly prepare foods this holiday season.

The public is advised to purchase all foods from safe sources this holiday season. Inspect foods for safe temperature, colour, odour, texture and packaging.  Also, arrange for foods to be delivered at times when they can be inspected.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries wishes to advise its customers of the hours of operation for the Abattoir during this holiday season.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to dispose of their bulky waste using the large bins in the following designated areas throughout the Territory from December 20 to 23.

The public is invited to the renaming and handover ceremony of the Jost Van Dyke Administration Building on Friday, December 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Administration Building on Jost Van Dyke.

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is advising the public that its cashier’s office will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20.

Business owners who recently received Belonger Status are advised to present their original certificates to the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs for adjustment of fees.

Residents of Sea Cow’s Bay are being asked to turn cistern valves off after they are full.

New and renewing food handlers are advised of a year-end session being held on December 20 at 8:30 a.m. at the Ward’s Building.

Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone says he is pleased with the progress made with the installation of the new control panel for the Pockwood Pond incinerator.