The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has announced that, effective immediately, all submitted photographs must meet official passport-size standards. Individuals are advised to use professional digital photography services to ensure compliance. Appointments with the department can be made at https://appointments.gov.vg, and further inquiries can be directed to 468-4707 or 468-4708.
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Virgin Islands residents can download the schedule of 2026 tests of the National Early Warning Multi-hazard Alert System. Sirens and other elements of the early warning system are generally tested on the fourth Friday each month.
The Environmental Health Division will be hosting three Food Handler training sessions for the month of February.
Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley, Minister for Health and Social Development, delivered a statement marking Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Month in April 2025. Under the themes "Collective Action to Strengthen Prevention" and "Celebrate Differences," he emphasized the community’s shared responsibility to protect children from abuse and to support individuals with autism. He highlighted efforts such as the advancement of the Sexual Offences Bill, which aims to strengthen legal protections for survivors and create a Sexual Offenders Registry. The public is encouraged to wear blue on April 25 in support of child protection. Minister Wheatley also called for an inclusive society that values the unique contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum, supported through initiatives by the Social Development Department’s Disabilities Unit. The message: together, we can build a safer, more compassionate Virgin Islands for all.
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the execution of road rehabilitation works at Lomer Bay, Tortola. The project comprise demolition, excavation, drainage works, culvert construction, road pavement construction, traffic management, and associated utility coordination.
The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund Launched with Global Audience at GSIS 2026 The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund was officially launched on April 21st in Gran Canaria, Spain, at the Global Sustainable Islands Summit hosted by Island Innovation.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for a Comprehensive Electrical Assessment of His Majesty’s Prison, in Balsum Ghut, Tortola.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development is requesting proposals for the construction of a classroom / computer lab at His Majesty’s Prison, Balsam Ghut, Tortola.
Hon. Julian Fraser, Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change of the Virgin Islands, delivered remarks as the outgoing Chair of the OECS Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability at its 12th meeting in Antigua & Barbuda. He thanked the Government of Antigua & Barbuda and welcomed Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph as the new Chair. Reflecting on the past term, he highlighted the region’s vulnerability to climate change, notably the impact of Hurricane Beryl, and emphasized the need for urgent and focused action. He expressed gratitude for regional cooperation and pledged support for the Council’s continued work under the 2025 theme: “Staying the Course in Perilous Times: Sustainable Transformation and Resilient Prosperity.”