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HM Prison and Waste Management Team Up to Boost Sustainability
The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s partnership with His Majesty’s Prison has led to improved waste disposal and environmental sustainability at the facility. Following a Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie, the Departments of Waste Management and HM Prisons addressed waste removal challenges, resulting in the reinstatement of a dedicated garbage bin that has enhanced cleanliness and safety. They are also collaborating to boost recycling efforts and reduce landfill waste, inspired by a recent visit to the Island’s Eco Park by prison staff and inmates, which sparked ideas to integrate recycling into daily prison routines for environmental responsibility and inmate rehabilitation. Superintendent Kendall praised the teamwork and thanked the Waste Management Director and Green VI for their support, highlighting the positive impact on prison conditions. The Ministry commends this cooperation and encourages other agencies to adopt similar joint efforts to improve services and promote a greener Virgin Islands.
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Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution Amid Heavy Rainfall
Motorists encouraged to stay safe on roads Minister for Communications and Works, Kye Rymer, is urging all motorists to exercise extreme caution as inclement weather continues to affect road conditions across the Territory.
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CariCRIS Reaffirms High Creditworthiness for the VI Government with Stable Outlook
CariCRIS Reaffirms ‘High Creditworthiness’ for the VI Government with Stable Outlook The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has reaffirmed its investment-grade issuer credit ratings of CariAA- (Foreign Currency) and CariAA- (Local Currency).
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Remarks by Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Update on Current Matters
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley provided updates on various topics in his January 2025 press conference. He honored the late Lucia Harrigan and Celcila Georges, congratulated HLSCC on its 35th anniversary, and discussed tourism growth and the launch of a National Tourism Plan. He highlighted financial services initiatives, including a consultation on beneficial ownership and upcoming trade visits to Asia. The Premier also announced his appointment as President of UKOTA and provided updates on the implementation of COI recommendations and crime prevention efforts.
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BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme Off to a Strong Start
The July cohort of the 2025 BVI Tourism Summer Internship Programme has concluded with enthusiastic reviews from student participants and praise from partner hospitality businesses.
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Remarks by Premier Wheatley at the Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference
On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, it is my privilege to welcome you to our shores for this year’s Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference. We are honoured to host you, and we extend a particularly warm Virgin Islands welcome to those who have travelled to be with us in person. We hope that, even with the important work ahead, your visit will not be all business. You are, after all, in one of the premier tourist destinations in the hemisphere, and we trust you will find a moment to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of these islands.
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Seatrade Cruise Global Observes Its 40th Anniversary
Honourable Kye M. Rymer will lead a Virgin Islands delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami to promote the Territory as a top cruise destination. The team will focus on building partnerships, sustainability, and enhancing visitor experiences.
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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.
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Statement By Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith Improving Access To Laws Of The Virgin Islands
The Attorney General’s Chambers has completed the first phase of the Law Revision and Accessibility of Laws Project, aimed at ensuring the laws of the Virgin Islands are current and easily accessible. This phase involved the revision of approximately 90 Acts and their subsidiary legislation, resulting in an Interim Revised Edition effective 1 January 2023, now available online. The second phase is underway, revising 101 Acts and introducing a new online platform. A third phase, set for 2025, will revise all remaining laws. The public is encouraged to visit laws.gov.vg to access the laws.
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Invitation to Tender Removal And Disposal of Derelict Vessels
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) of the British Virgin Islands, established to lead post-Hurricane Irma recovery efforts, is inviting qualified tenderers to bid for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels at Sea Cows Bay Harbour, Tortola. The procurement will follow the National Competitive Bidding process, with full tender documents available upon request via procurement@bvirecovery.vg (subject: RDA/ITT/2025/003/NCB). A Bidder’s Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sea Cows Bay Harbour. Tender submissions must be received by 10:00 AM on Monday, August 11, 2025. The RDA reserves the right to accept or reject any submission and to cancel the tender process wholly or partly without incurring any costs to tenderers.