The 2017 Inter-Secondary Schools’ Debate Competition kicked off on Monday with a heated debate on the moot, “Gay marriage harms the institution of traditional marriage”.

The Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) has been added to the list of Safe Schools under the Safe School programme led by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Culture. 

The International Tax Authority (ITA) is informing the BVI Financial Account Reporting System users that the system will not be available until February 15.

Phase II of the Force Main on the East End road continues this week for the installation of force main pipes from Paraquita Bay to Long Swamp.

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) commenced final preliminary testing of the new Wartsila Generators as part of the Phase V Power Development Programme at the Pockwood Pond Power Station.

The British Virgin Islands tourism sector continues a pattern of growth, as indicated by an increase in overnight visitor arrivals during 2016.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is ensuring that the sister Islands are included in the development plan as it positions the Territory for the future.

Residents of Anegada are invited to submit comments on the recommendation to rename the clinic after retired Nurse Mrs. Romalia Smith.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the collection of solid waste demarcated throughout the Territory as it is continues to ensure the timely collection, disposal and where possible recycling of waste.

Several derelict boats were removed from Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke last week, as the Department of Waste Management continues its drive to reduce mosquito breeding sites.