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Business Operations During Inaugural Uber Soca Cruise Punk Rock J’ouvert
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Social Development Department Reopens at Botanic Station
The public is hereby advised that the Social Development Department, located at Botanic Station, is now open and fully operational to serve the needs of the wider community.
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Construction of Mailbox Centre Enclosure at Admin Drive
PUBLIC NOTICE: Construction of Mailbox Centre Enclosure at Admin Drive
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Operation Restoration Continues At Long Bay, Beef Island
Restorative work at the Long Bay, Beef Island beach picnic area is expected to be completed by the end of Q1 2025 as part of the Operation Restoration Project. The project, funded by Unite BVI and the Government of the Virgin Islands, includes planting 150 native trees, creating parking spaces, and adding walk paths and picnic benches. Invasive neem trees were removed, and educational signage will be installed. Additional seagrape trees will be planted soon, and the public is urged to respect parking restrictions.
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Environmental Health Division Launches Poetry and Art Competition
The Environmental Health Division has launched a poetry and art competition in preparation for Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2025, which will take place from May 12–16 under the theme "Small Bite, Big Threat – Stop Disease Transmission, Start Source Reduction." The competitions aim to engage children in raising awareness about the Aedes aegypti mosquito and its impact. The poetry contest, for children aged 8 to 11, encourages poems about the mosquito's characteristics, the diseases it spreads, its breeding sites, and prevention methods. The art competition, for children aged 12 to 17, invites original artwork depicting the mosquito's life cycle, from egg to adult. Submissions are due by May 16, either in person or via email. This initiative supports the Ministry of Health's commitment to improving public health in the Virgin Islands.
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PUBLIC ALERT: FRAUDULENT WEBSITE IMPERSONATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
PUBLIC ALERT: FRAUDULENT WEBSITE IMPERSONATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public of a fraudulent website, www.bvima.uk, which falsely presents itself as affiliated with the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (VISMA) and the Government of the Virgin Islands.
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Government Offices to Close at Noon on 18th November 2025
Government offices will close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, 18th November 2025 to facilitate the UberSoca Cruise events.
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The Virgin Islands Secures Top-Tier Recognition at Inaugural CPDMA
The Virgin Islands Secures Top-Tier Recognition at Inaugural CPDMA The Government of the Virgin Islands has been recognised as the top-three regional leader in public debt management at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards. This achievement underscores the Territory’s growing strength in fiscal governance and economic resilience.
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Notice to the Boating Community
H.M. Customs is informing the Charter Boat industry that any applications received by the CRVL Unit in the Ministry of Finance and not processed as of 31 October 2025, will be honoured by our department to obtain a cruising permit for charters.
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Statement By Honourable Sharie B. de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports on Recent Developments at HLSCC
On June 3, 2025, Minister Sharie B. de Castro delivered a statement on recent developments at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), highlighting progress in enrollment trends, programme expansion, and institutional effectiveness. Key updates included a rise in part-time and male student enrolment, growth in technical and marine studies, continued success of the Dual-Enrolment and CAPE programmes, and the start of preparations for HLSCC’s 2028 accreditation renewal. With $900,000 in additional government support, the College also implemented a new salary structure following an Ernst & Young compensation review, increasing faculty starting salaries by 35%. Additionally, HLSCC is exploring four-year degree-granting status, beginning with a bachelor’s in education. These efforts affirm HLSCC’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible education and align with national development goals as the institution celebrates its 35th anniversary.