The Department of Culture and Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee are informing the public that the deadline for the submission of entries for the Festival 2015 theme and slogan competition has been extended until Friday, April 17.

Persons are reminded that the theme must focus on the historical and/or cultural heritage of the Virgin Islands and the slogan must include the words “Festival 2015.”

The administrators are advising parents and guardians of students attending the Elmore Stoutt High School that Easter break began Monday, March 30 and ends Friday, April 10.     

Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is informing the community of Virgin Gorda that he will hold office hours on the sister island on Tuesday, March 31 at the Vanterpool Administration Building from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, residents are asked to contact the Ministry of Education and Culture at 468-3701 ext. 2151. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public that the Queen Elizabeth II Park is still a construction site. In this regard it is closed as heavy construction is underway to complete the park.  Members of the public are therefore encouraged not to access the park until all works are completed, and the park is officially opened.

The Government of the Virgin Islands, through Trade and Consumer Affairs Department is inviting the public, especially owners of small and medium sized businesses to a business presentation on Tuesday, March 31, at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College Marine Center at 10:00 a.m.

The Environmental Health Division is notifying all food vendors and businesses participating in the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival that food handlers’ educational sessions are scheduled for Wednesday March 25, at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday April 1, at 9:00 a.m. at the conference room of the Flax building in Virgin Gorda.

Persons are encouraged to register for the two hour sessions early to avoid overcrowding.

The Magistrate’s Court is seeking to develop a cadre of qualified persons to translate for upcoming court Proceedings.

The Conservation and Fisheries department is inviting the public to participate in an educational and stimulating “Eco-Walk” scheduled for Saturday, April 25.

The walk will be led by the department’s staff and will start at the Market Square in Road Town at 5:00 a.m. Participants will walk through a special route  to Sea Cow’s Bay and back to Road Town.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is informing residents of Virgin Gorda that registration for the Fitness Movement Challenge commences tomorrow March 20. 

The principal and students of the Elmore Stoutt High School are inviting the public to their annual Sports Days on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds.