Delegates and guest speaker, UNICEF Social Policy Officer, Dr. Anthony George pictured at the Child and Gender Responsive Budgeting National Workshop. The two-day workshop was held on June 25 to 26 

Featured father in the Office of Gender Affairs fatherhood campaign, boat captain Mr. Kenric George, is encouraging fathers to spend quality time with children as Men’s Month celebration continues. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands has taken swift action to safeguard consumers in light of a recall on Niagara spring water due to possible contamination of the E. Coli bacteria.

Single mothers and fathers who are co-parenting, are encouraged to attend a Conscious Parenting Course offered by the Social Development Department.

Parents who are no longer in an intimate relationship, and are co-parenting, will be receiving assistance from the Social Development Department through a ‘Conscious Parenting’ Course. 

A campaign has been launched to inspire men to be positive role models for their children and the community with several activities to be held during this month.

Persons residing legally in the Territory now have access to health care services at the lower category of fees following the amendment of the Hospital Regulations, 2015 by Minister of Health and Social Development, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton.

An education series has been launched to empower asthmatics and caregivers of persons with asthma to effectively manage the condition.

Parents, guardians and members of the community are urged to arm their children with the knowledge to help protect them against sexual abuse.

The Health, Safety and Wellness Committee is inviting all persons to attend the Opening Ceremony and to view the exhibition for the observation of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, on Tuesday April 28 at 9:30 a.m.