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Waste Management Boost Operations with New Bulldozer
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the commissioning of a new bulldozer at the Pockwood Pond Waste Management Facility.
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Caribbean Mosquito Week Concludes with Strong Community Engagement
The Environmental Health Division (EHD) has successfully concluded Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week, marking a week of meaningful engagement, education and community action across the Territory.
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Statement on Delegation to CARIFESTA and Hurricane Erin
It is with great pride that I announce the Virgin Islands’ participation in the upcoming Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA), to be held in Barbados.
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Agricultural and Fisheries Officials Empowered at International Workshop
Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, and Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Theodore E James, have returned to the Territory inspired and enlightened, having attended a five-day workshop on Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems.
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Maritime Stakeholders Collaborate to Strengthen Safety and Environmental Protection
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), Premier’s Office, is moving forward with a collaborative strategy with stakeholders to elevate industry standards, enhance marine safety, and strengthen environmental stewardship across in The Virgin Islands.
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Quotations for Cleaning Supplies Requested by the Ministry of Education
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI or the “Purchaser”) acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports (MEYAS) invites tenders for supplying Cleaning Supplies for Public Primary and Secondary Schools for 2025 - 2026 Academic Year, located at Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. (Hereinafter referred to as the “Goods”).
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Water Tanks Distributed to Farmers in Paraquita Bay to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience
Five farmers in Paraquita Bay are now better equipped to support their agricultural operations following the distribution of five 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme.
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Jobs Postings Available On Labour Management System
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) invites firms to submit proposals for Consultancy Services for Engineering Design and Construction Management of Water Mains and Civil Works for the Farmers' Reservoir at Paraquita Bay, Tortola. The procurement will follow the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process. A site visit is scheduled for January 23, 2025, and the submission deadline is February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The RDA reserves the right to cancel the notice without incurring costs for the firms.
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Statement by Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley - Senior Citizens’ Month 2026 Opening and Declaration Ceremony
Pleasant Virgin Islands morning to everyone. I am Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development. It’s truly a pleasure to be here with you today. I have to say, standing in front of a group with this much life experience is a little intimidating. After all, you’ve seen trends come and go… and come back again! Some of you probably look at what’s “new” today and think, “We already did that… just with better music.” Jokes aside, what I see in this room is something incredibly special. I see strength, I see resilience, I see people who have lived through moments that shaped the world—and still found ways to laugh, love, and keep going.
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Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre Hosts Inaugural Pen-Pal Day
The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) launched its first-ever Pen-Pal Day on May 21 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cow’s Bay, in partnership with Francis Lettsome, Ebenezer Thomas, and Leonora Delville Primary Schools. The initiative aims to promote inclusion and foster lasting friendships among students, supporting their social, personal, and academic growth. Led by Ms. Elaine Malone-Lewis, the program began with students exchanging letters and culminated in an in-person event featuring pen-pal introductions, interactive games, team-building activities, and a shared lunch. The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports remains committed to enhancing educational experiences and promoting student engagement across the Territory.