Premier and Minister for Tourism, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, is currently away from the Territory today leading a delegation to New York to advance the Territory’s tourism efforts as a prime destination in the global marketplace.

Five locally owned and operated businesses have been sponsored by the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs to participate in the 2015 Buy BVI Trade Expo. 

The Minimum Wage Advisory Committee mandated to investigate the working conditions of various professions and make recommendations to Government, will hold the first in a series of public meetings tomorrow.

Businesses and organisations, including registered and not-yet-registered non-profit organisations are reminded that their participation is needed in the ongoing National Risk Assessment (NRA) exercise currently being conducted in the Territory.

Ms. Desiree Smith has been confirmed to act in the post of Chief Information Officer for a period of one year, effective March 16.

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has retained its title as the secondary schools debate champions after defeating the Bregado Flax Educational Centre- Secondary Division.

Newly appointed Acting High Court Judge for the Commercial Division of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court His Lordship Mr. Justice Barry Leon was sworn in today

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will launch its fitness movement challenge with an inaugural walk on March 16.

The walk begins at the Central Administration Complex from 4:00 p.m. and is a part of the territorial wide campaign sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports and the BVI Olympic Committee to inspire the community and promote physical activity and a healthier lifestyle.

The Department of Information and Public Relations is inviting you to click here to view ‘Your Government at Work’, an e-Magazine that chronicles the programmes and initiatives of the Government of the Virgin Islands from November 2013 to December 2014.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Territory’s investment strategy, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revitalised the Road Town Market Square and will host a re-launching event on Friday, March 13, at 4:00 p.m.