Head of the Disabilities Division within the Social Development Department, Ms. Lorna Dawson is encouraging all residents to support all upcoming observances that bring awareness to the differently-abled community.

The Territory’s newly re-installed and upgraded National Emergency Broadcasting and Alert Network was activated in the just concluded annual earthquake and tsunami response exercise, Caribe Wave.

A book titled “Life in Paradise”, which reflects on life in Cane Garden Bay in the 1950’s to 1970’s will be launched in April.

Some 140 pieces of art created by children of school age living in the BVI were showcased at a prize giving ceremony hosted by His Excellency Governor Augustus Jaspert and Mrs. Millie Jaspert.

Representatives from British Overseas Territories are meeting in the Territory this week to prepare, design and implement cash-based response for emergencies.

Eighty (80) persons received their certificates of naturalisation and can now be registered as British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC).

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is continuing capacity building for the on-going Country Assessment of Living Conditions (CALC) in the British Virgin Islands.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A.  Fahie has hailed the value of regional integration at the OECS Heads of Government meeting in Guadeloupe.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to be mindful that water is a basic human right, as the Territory prepares to join the global observation of World Water Day on Friday, March 22.

The Elmore Stoutt High School students are bearers of the coveted title Inter Secondary School Debate Champions.