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Health Minister Encourages Healthy Eating and Active Living for Nutrition Month
Caribbean Nutrition Month raises awareness about the importance of good nutrition in preventing disease, improving quality of life, and promoting overall well-being. This year's theme, "Healthy Eating, Active Living: Promoting Caribbean Food as Medicine," highlights the powerful role that nutritious local foods can play in supporting health and reducing the burden of chronic disease.
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Transportation Services from June 11 to 25
The public is informed that free transportation will be available for residents in the East End and Paraquita Bay/Hodge's Creek areas during the temporary road closure in Hodge's Creek. From June 11 to June 25, Lebo Taxi Services (TX-774) will operate three weekday round trips via Ridge Road, with pick-up and drop-off points near Fine Foods Supermarket, Fat Hogs Bay, and HLSCC, Paraquita Bay. The daily schedule is 8:45 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:30 PM, all starting from Fine Foods.
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Ministry of Health Strengthening Asthma Care With Utilization Review
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is strengthening the delivery of asthma care with the implementation of a Medication Utilization Review.
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Zonta Club Pins Members of HoA in Solidarity Against Gender-Based Violence
The Zonta Club of Tortola proudly held a symbolic pinning ceremony with members of the Fifth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, in support of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
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Premier Wheatley to Host 2026 Interdenominational Service in Collaboration with the BVI Christian Council
The Government of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the BVI Christian Council, will host an Interdenominational Service on Sunday, 18th January, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, Road Town, as the Territory comes together in prayer, worship, and reflection at the start of the new year.
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Social Development Department Celebrates National Caregivers Day
The Social Development Department proudly joins the community in observing National Caregivers Day, recognising the invaluable contributions of caregivers who serve within the Territory’s aged care services.
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In Person and Virtual Handlers Sessions for the Month of October
The Environmental Health Division will be hosting two Food Handlers training sessions for the month of October.
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Cabinet Approves 2026 Public Holidays
The Office of the Deputy Governor advises that Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2026, acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended.
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Statement by Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer at the Ribbon Cutting and Official Commissioning of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project
Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens of our beautiful Virgin Islands. Today marks a landmark moment in our collective journey toward a greener, more resilient future with the inauguration of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System. This facility powers the island with clean energy for more than 12 hours a day during peak usage—especially now in the height of the tourist season and following the internationally known Lobster Fest—and can run on renewables alone for up to 19 hours. It also symbolises our deep commitment to the principles enshrined in our National Sustainable Development Goals—particularly responsible consumption, climate action, and affordable, clean energy for all.
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Food Handler Sessions for the Month of November
The Environmental Health Division will be hosting three Food Handlers Training Courses for the month of November.