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Early Childhood Awareness Week is May 26 to May 30
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is encouraging public support for early childhood development during Early Childhood Awareness Week 2025, featuring daily spotlight videos on centres across the Virgin Islands. Parent workshops titled “Step it up: Early Intervention, Long Lasting Impact” will be held on May 27 at BFEC Primary in Virgin Gorda and on May 28 at ESHS Lecture Room 1 in Tortola, both from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additionally, a panel discussion on early childhood will be streamed live tomorrow on the Government’s Facebook page at BVIGovernment.
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Government Approves Demerit Point System for Taxi and Livery Drivers
The Ministry of Communication and Works has approved the implementation of a Demerit Point System for drivers of taxi and livery motor vehicles. The approval was granted pursuant to Regulations 8(1) and 8(3) of the Road Traffic (Taxi and Livery Commission) Regulations, 1997, as amended and authorises the Commission to enforce the Demerit Point System with immediate effect.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle is First Speaker of the UK House of Commons to Visit the Virgin Islands
The Government of The Virgin Islands is hosting the first official visit by a Speaker of the UK House of Commons from 16-19 February 2026.
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Portion of Main Street Temporary Road Closure and Traffic Turnaround Notice 26th September
The public is notified that a portion of Main Street in the vicinity of the Road Town Methodist Burial Grounds to the St. George’s Anglican Church will be closed on Friday 26th September from 10:30a.m. to 12:30p.m.
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Portion of Station Avenue Temporary Road Closure Notice 25th and 26th September
The public is notified that a portion of Station Avenue in the vicinity of the Road Town Police Station to the entrance of Palm Road (John’s Hole) will be closed on Thursday 25th September from 8:30a.m. to 12 noon, and on Friday 26th September from 8a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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Upcoming Government Press Conference - Updates on JMC, COP30, Other Matters
The press conference will provide updates on key government matters, including the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), COP30, and other initiatives.
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Schedule for Public Visits to MV Logos Hope
The public is being advised of the schedule to visit the world's largest floating bookfair - MV Logos Hope as it calls on the Virgin Islands.
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World's Largest Floating Bookfair to Visit the Virgin Islands
Literary and cultural enthusiasts in the Virgin Islands are in for a treat when the world’s largest floating bookfair docks in Road Town, Tortola from 24th-29th October, 2025 with over 5,000 titles on display for sale.
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Message by Premier Wheatley for Interdenominational Day of Prayer’s 30th Anniversary
My dear Virgin Islands people, today we join together in a spirit of reverence and thanksgiving as we mark 30 years of observing BVI Interdenominational Day of Prayer. This milestone is more than a commemoration of time; it is a testament to who we are as a people - rooted in faith, united in purpose, and steadfast in our belief that God must remain at the centre of our lives and our community.