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Draft Virgin Islands National Tourism Policy Now Available for Public Review
The Government of the Virgin Islands is making considerable progress towards finalising the Virgin Islands National Tourism Policy (2026-2036) and the draft is now available for public review.
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Mosquito Awareness Week to Focus on Source Reduction /Youth Engagement
The Environmental Health Division is joining regional partners in observing Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026 from May 11–15, under the theme “Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction.”
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Ministry of Health Launches Video Competition to Beat Diabetes
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has launched a video competition to promote diabetes aware and prevention. The “Beat Diabetes Before It Starts” Video Competition calls on students in grades two through six to create a 45–60 second video that highlights healthy lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes.
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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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Ivan Dawson Primary School Students Celebrate Opening of New Playground
Students of the Ivan Dawson Primary School are recipients of a new playground as part of the Ministry of Education’s ongoing initiative to upgrade playground facilities across public primary schools throughout the Territory
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Premier To Attend High-Level Meetings In Asia
Premier Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley will be away from the Virgin Islands from February 14th to 23rd for high-level meetings in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau, and Malaysia to strengthen strategic relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser will serve as Acting Premier from February 14th to 17th, and Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer will act as Premier from February 18th to 23rd. The Premier’s delegation includes Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, and Honourable Marlon Penn. The Government aims to promote sustainable economic growth and strengthen the Virgin Islands' position as a global financial hub.
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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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BVI Asia Abroad Programme To Welcome Third Cohort Of Scholars
The BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme continues to expand its impact as it prepares to welcome its third cohort of scholars.
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September Newsletter
World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10 Theme: “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” Too often, suicide is surrounded by silence and stigma. But behind every statistic are real people friends, parents, neighbours, and young people who deserve compassion and support. This year’s theme reminds us: It is time to speak openly, listen deeply, and break the silence. Suicide is not just a public health issue it is a human one. And most importantly, it is preventable.
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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.