The public is advised that the Town and Country Planning Department will be offering its full complement of services remotely in adherence to the social distancing guidelines by the Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC).

In an effort to adhere to all guidelines issued in response to COVID-19 the Town and Country Planning Department will no longer be accepting applications or providing services for the following:

Effective February 24, the Building Inspection Unit located in the Public Works Department will join the Electrical Inspection Unit and will become a part of the Town and Country Planning Department.

The public is invited to two community meetings to discuss matters regarding the development of a gas station in West End and a parking garage in Road Town.

The public is being given an opportunity to express comments in support of or opposition to the applications for the development of a gas station in West End and a parking garage in Road Town.

All electricians are notified that the close off dates for electrical/mechanical inspections for the Christmas season is as follows:

• December 18, on Virgin Gorda and neighboring islands
• December 20, on Tortola

Regular inspections resume on Monday, January 6. For more information please contact the Electrical Inspection Unit at 468-3603 or 3604.

A virtual display showcasing works done by the BVI National Geographic Information Systems (NGIS) committee was the highlight of activities to observe GIS Day.