One day before being sworn in as the new Governor of the Virgin Islands, Governor Designate Mr. Augustus Jaspert and his family, arrived in the Territory to warm greetings from officials. 

The technical drainage and landslide experts have returned to Puerto Rico to compile a report on their findings following their damage assessments on Tortola after the passage of a tropical wave on August 7.

Property owners in the Virgin Islands are being notified that the 2017 Property Tax is due and payable on September 1. 

Officers from the Environmental Health Division are conducting spot checks of supermarkets and restaurants to ensure food safety following the recent floods.

The public is advised that there has been a change in venue for food handler’s clinic tomorrow, August 17.

Newly appointed Auditor General of the Virgin Islands, Mr. Phil Sharman, reported to work on Monday, August 14.

The Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome the new Governor to the Territory on Monday, August 21.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is continuing its efforts in remedying the infrastructural damages caused by the Tropical Wave on August 7.

The Recovery Task Force led by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Premier has been mobilised to lead the recovery process following the deactivation of the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

Ten officers from Her Majesty’s Customs and their regional counterparts are now certified trainers.