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Cultural Thursday in Carrot Bay Returns – 15th May 2025
Cultural Thursday returned to Carrot Bay on May 15th with a special Mother’s Day edition themed “A Mother’s Soirée, The Cultural Way,” celebrating Virgin Islands heritage through food, music, and community activities. The event featured the debut of farm tours at Aukie’s Farm, offering guests a scenic hike and a look at local agriculture, followed by a Mother’s Day Happy Hour showcasing traditional cuisine. The evening continued with music by DJ Shadow and Just The Music Band, and a “Mommy and Me” scavenger hunt. Organisers and local leaders praised the event’s fusion of culture, agriculture, and family celebration.
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75th Anniversary Mock Sitting at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium
A Mock Sitting was held today at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium in Paraquita Bay, marking a significant event in the ongoing 75th Anniversary celebrations of the restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature.
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Youth Focus on Climate Resilience in DDM Summer Programme
Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme.
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Government Invites Tenders for Management and Maintenance of North Sound Cemetery
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Health and Social Development, is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and reputable local companies for the management and maintenance of the North Sound Public Cemetery in Virgin Gorda.
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Health Ministry Secures Grant To Improve Infrastructure
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has secured a USD 250,000 grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), supported by Direct Relief, under the Enhancing Health Infrastructure and Resilience Project (EHIR). The funds will help improve health infrastructure to address climate change-related health challenges. The project will fund the installation of standby backup power at six health centres, upgrade cold storage for vaccines and medical supplies, and install an oxygen generation plant at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith hospital. This initiative aims to ensure reliable health services during emergencies and improve medical supply sustainability. The project is expected to conclude by the end of April.
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New Online Payment Portal For Water And Sewerage
The Water and Sewerage Department has launched an online payment portal, allowing customers to pay their bills conveniently. Announced by Minister Kye M. Rymer, the portal offers 24/7 access, dual payment options, and secure account management. Customers can register starting February 1 and are encouraged to provide an email address for billing updates. The project was supported by several stakeholders, including the Department of Information Technology, Banco Popular, and Smarter Commerce. The portal is part of the government's effort to modernize public services and improve utility payment processes.
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Waste Management Rewards Persons for Environmental Stewardship
The Department of Waste Management is celebrating the creativity and commitment of persons who work to enhance public spaces across the Virgin Islands.
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Food Handlers Urged to Obtain Food Handler’s Cards Ahead of Festival
The Environmental Health Division is offering weekly food handler certification courses in June and July to prepare for the Emancipation Festival in August. Both in-person (at ESHS) and virtual sessions are available. Certification is mandatory for all food handlers, and no extra sessions will be added, so early attendance is advised. Booth owners should also collect vending registration forms. For updates, follow the division on Facebook or contact them directly.
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Wrap It Up Campaign Launched in the Midst of Rising STI Cases
Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to love responsibly, know their status, and protect their health as the Ministry of Health and Social Development continues to encourage safe sex with its Wrap it Up Re-Loaded Valentine’s campaign.
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Contract Signed for Design of Immigration Detention Centre
On June 12, 2025, the Government of the Virgin Islands signed a US$370,000 contract with Trojan Design and Development Ltd for the design and construction management of a new 12,000 sq. ft. Immigration Detention Centre. Funded through a $100 million loan facility with CIBC and led by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in partnership with the Ministry of Financial Services, the project aims to strengthen national security while upholding human rights standards. The modern facility will provide secure, humane accommodations for detainees and include medical, recreational, and operational spaces. Officials highlighted the project's importance to immigration reform and national development, with construction seen as both urgent and transformative.