His Majesty's Prison hosted a training session for emergency first responders to develop a plan of action for dealing with fires on the prison grounds.

Good day to all the beautiful people of the Virgin Islands.

I greet you today with a heavy heart upon hearing the news of lives lost within our Virgin Islands community.

Thank you, [Moderator]

A pleasant Good Afternoon to everyone

I would first like to thank ECLAC for the opportunity to participate in this important discussion and share the Virgin Islands’ perspective on the topic: Protection of the human rights of older persons in situations of social and environmental disasters.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging the community to be mindful of the use and abuse of antibiotics and other microbials that can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking to standardise the approach to diabetes management through a series of webinars.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is encouraging persons to report suspected side effects of medicines as the Virgin Islands joins over 80 countries in observing #MedSafetyWeek.

The Department of Waste Management is conducting routine roadside bush-cutting from Soldier’s Hill to the entire Cane Garden Bay village.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is seeking to standardise the approach to diabetes management through a series of webinars.

On Monday, 3^rd October, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports received a report from the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School that a significant number of students were absent. The students were reportedly feeling unwell. Out of great concern, the Ministry immediately contacted the Ministry of Health to assess the situation.

Chief Fire Officer Zebalon Mclean is cautioning residents to let fire safety remain a priority in their homes, schools and at work as the Territory observes Fire Safety Week from October 2 to 8.