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BVI athletes coming home on June 14

BVI athletes coming home on June 14

PRESS RELEASE: Residents of the Virgin Islands are invited to participate in a grand motorcade on Thursday, June 14 to welcome home Gold medalist Kyron McMaster and the team of athletes who represented the Territory at the 2018 Gold Coast […]

by / on June 1, 2018 at 12:37 PM /
June 1 sitting for liquor licence

June 1 sitting for liquor licence

PRESS RELEASE: The public is advised that the special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 1 at 10am for the purpose of hearing and determining applications for liquor licences, will be held at the House of Assembly chambers. […]

by / on May 30, 2018 at 5:28 PM /
Do not block garbage bins with bulky waste

Do not block garbage bins with bulky waste

PRESS RELEASE: Residents are asked to stop blocking community bins with bulky waste. When bins are blocked, garbage trucks are unable to clear their contents, and this leaves an unsightly build-up of trash Trash build-up harbours rodents, flies and other […]

by / on May 28, 2018 at 2:27 PM /
The search is on for 2018 festival slogan

The search is on for 2018 festival slogan

The public is invited to submit entries with suggestions for a slogan for the upcoming Emancipation celebrations. Entries must include the words “Festival 2018”.  Winner of the slogan competition will be awarded a cash prize of $250.00. All entries should […]

by / on May 22, 2018 at 2:21 PM /
Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

Mosquito control measures on JVD May 22

PRESS RELEASE: A team from the Environmental Health Division will be carrying out mosquito control measures on Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday, May 22.  The team will be on island all day inspecting properties and implementing mosquito control measures.  An […]

by / on May 18, 2018 at 4:46 PM /
Submit liquor licence applications early

Submit liquor licence applications early

PRESS RELEASE: Business persons who are seeking liquor licences for bars, and restaurants with bars are asked to submit applications early with the necessary requirements fulfilled ahead of the June deadline. Persons with questions or concerns about the necessary requirements […]

by / on May 16, 2018 at 12:11 PM /
Be safe, have fun: Safety alert for Poker Run 2018

Be safe, have fun: Safety alert for Poker Run 2018

PRESS RELEASE: The public, participants, boat owners, and mariners are advised to exercise caution and adhere to all safety measures during this year’s Poker Run on May 27. There will be various water sports activities including swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, […]

by / on May 15, 2018 at 5:43 PM /
Free legal consultations on May 12 and 19

Free legal consultations on May 12 and 19

PRESS RELEASE: The BVI Bar Association will be hosting a Legal Aid Clinic for members of the public from 2pm to 5pm on May 12 and 19 at Aromas at the Tortola Pier Park. Lawyers will be available to discuss […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 1:52 PM /
Persons urged to take precautions due to Cox Heath fire

Persons urged to take precautions due to Cox Heath fire

PRESS RELEASE: The Department of Disaster Management is advising persons living in close proximity to Cox Heath and who may be impacted by the smoke, particularly the elderly, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses to take extra precautions to avoid […]

by / on May 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM /

Food handlers clinic scheduled for May

PRESS RELEASE: The Environmental Health Division is alerting new and renewing food handlers on Tortola and Virgin Gorda of the Food Handlers Clinics scheduled for the month of May. The schedule is as follows: May 10 at Nature’s Way East […]

by / on May 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM /