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Marine Safety Authority Update on Boating Accident Investigation
Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Mr. Jerome Padmore has said that the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), is making significant progress in the investigation of a boating incident which occurred on Saturday, July 26.
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Traffic Disruption on Lloyd Road June12
The public is advised that there will be a temporary disruption to traffic on Lloyd Road on Thursday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to accommodate an activity by Flow BVI. Normal traffic flow will resume at 1:30 p.m. Motorists are encouraged to follow all traffic signs and use alternate routes as needed. The Ministry apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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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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BVI Full Moon Party Kicks Off 2025 BVI Marketing In Puerto Rico
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) launched its summer marketing campaign in Puerto Rico with a BVI Full Moon Party on April 12 at Vivo Beach Club, Carolina. The event attracted over 800 guests and featured cultural performances, BVI-inspired cuisine, and travel raffles, promoting the BVI as an ideal summer destination. Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the BVI’s hospitality and invited attendees to future events, including “Xmas in July” in Virgin Gorda. The campaign aims to boost tourism from Puerto Rico, emphasizing the BVI’s unique offerings and global travel accolades.
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Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre 81-Percent Complete
The Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, 81% complete, is a special education facility in the Virgin Islands. Set to finish by mid-2025, it will feature accessible classrooms, therapy rooms, and other amenities for students with special needs. It will serve about 30 students and is the first of its kind in the region.
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Traffic Interruption to Festival Grounds Notice July 25
The public is notified that there will be interruptions of the traffic flow on Friday, July 25 between 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the following roadways:
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Extension of Deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Prospect Reef
The Prospect Reef Board has extended the deadline for submitting responses to the Expression of Interest (EOI) to 3 April 2025. The site visit, previously scheduled for 6 February 2025, will now occur on 6 March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
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Reminder of Legal Obligation to Report All Marine Accidents/Incidents
All vessel operators, charter companies, visiting charters, and bareboaters are reminded of their legal obligation to report all marine accidents and incidents occurring in Virgin Islands waters.
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Remarks by Governor Daniel Pruce at a Press Conference on 7th May, 2026
Good morning and thank you for joining me at Government House this morning. Let me begin by providing updates on security-related matters including the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the prison, HMP Balsam Ghut, and after I’ll say a few words about last week’s visit to the Virgin Islands by Mr. Robbie Bulloch, Director of the Overseas Territories at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – his first visit to the British Virgin Islands.
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Rental Of A Kiosk To Provide Food Vendor Services At ESHS
The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the rental of a kiosk to provide food vendor services at the Elmore Stoutt High School, Road Town, Tortola.