Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley officially has declared the 35th anniversary of Senior Citizens’ Month open.

Local author and educator Mrs. Medita Malone Wheatley will be launching an edited book titled, “A Snapshot of the Virgin Islands Secondary School Under Principal Carlisle Scott”, British Virgin Islands” on Monday, May 6.

The Director of Customer Service, Ms. Kedimone Rubaine, has launched a quarterly Government customer service newsletter.

 A training workshop to advance gender awareness in the workplace was hosted for several gender focal points from within Government organisations and statutory bodies on April 24, 2024.

The International Tax Authority will host its next seminars to assist persons navigating the reporting obligations under the Common Reporting Standards on June 5th, 2024.

Virgin Islands builders, farmers and land owners have access to detailed information about the nutrition, microbiology, permeability and vegetation of their soil thanks to the Department of Disaster Management’s (DDM) Comprehensive Soils Study continuing throughout this year.

The Department of Immigration is asking the public to remain vigilant both on land and at sea for any suspicious persons or activity as they seek to locate illegal migrants reported to be in the Territory.

Social Workers from the Social Development Department have visited several schools on the sister islands to deliver messages on child abuse prevention and awareness.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is advancing work towards completing the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations and has appointed Mr. Kedrick Malone to lead the initiative.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is reporting an upturn in recycling efforts across the Territory.