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Visible White Plume In Road Town Assessed
On 26th February, the Environmental Health Division, at the request of the Ministry of Communications and Works, assessed the visible white plume from the Norwegian Epic. Measurements for carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide were taken to ensure air quality was not compromised. All readings were within normal ranges, ensuring safety. The plume was identified as water vapor from the ship's Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), which reduces sulfur oxide emissions to meet international standards. The ship's Environmental Officer cooperated fully, providing necessary documentation. It was recommended that the ship switch to low-sulfur fuel while at berth, and the officer agreed to consider this on future visits. The Ministry continues its commitment to maintaining reliable infrastructure and a healthy environment.
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Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that Act No. 19 of 2025 has been published for public viewing. It is available for review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.
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HONOURABLE CORINE N. GEORGE-MASSICOTE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SECOND SITTING OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FIFTH HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSING OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MANAGEMENT ACT, 2025
As Speaker of this Fifth House of Assembly, I am delighted to announce that the House of Assembly (Management) Act, 2025 received its assent on 26th January, 2026 and will come into force, tomorrow, 30th January, 2026.
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Marine Safety Authority Update on Boating Accident Investigation
Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Mr. Jerome Padmore has said that the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), is making significant progress in the investigation of a boating incident which occurred on Saturday, July 26.
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Water Disruption Notice 25th June 2025
The public is advised of scheduled water disruptions on June 25: from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Belle Vue to Meyers Estate area, and from 9:00 a.m. on June 25 until 6:00 a.m. on June 26 in the Sea Cows Bay to Pockwood Pond area. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused.
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Financial Investigation Agency (Returns) Order, 2025 Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that the captioned Statutory Instrument, No. 99 of 2025, has been published for public viewing. It is available for review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.
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Two Schools Advance in Inter-Secondary School Preliminary Debates
St. George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) won the first round of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School debates. They will compete in the Semi-Final Round on 26th February 2025. St. George’s will face VISTS, and Bregado Flax Educational Centre will compete against Elmore Stoutt High School. Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe highlighted the debates as a platform for developing essential skills, while Deputy Chief Educational Officer Mrs. Heida Selwood praised the students' impressive performances. The debates will be streamed on Facebook Live.
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Government of the Virgin Islands Clarifies Misinformation Revised
The Government of the Virgin Islands is warning the public about false information circulating on social media claiming that citizens can receive up to $3,000 per month. The disinformation comes from a fake website mimicking a local media house. The government advises the public to rely on official, verified channels for accurate information.
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Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit Opens Today
The three-day Anti-Crime Summit, themed: “OUR Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory” will commence today 24th September until Friday, 26th September with an aim to garner stakeholder input for the development of a comprehensive National Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy.
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Public Invitation – Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025
The Government of the Virgin Islands, under the banner of the National Security Council, invites the public to attend the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025, to be held under theme “Our Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory”, from 24th – 26th September 2025.