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Public Assistance Reforms Take Effect, Strengthening Support for the Vulnerable

|   Ministry of Health and Social Development, Public Assistance Committee

The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially brought the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 into force, strengthening the legal framework for delivering social support to the most…

Breastfeeding Training Launched to Support Baby Friendly Hospital

|   Ministry of Health and Social Development

The Virgin Islands has officially launched a five day comprehensive Breastfeeding and Lactation Counsellor Training Programme as it moves toward achieving a Baby-Friendly Hospital certification at the Dr.…

Premier Wheatley Receives Credentials from India’s Non-Resident Consul for the Virgin Islands

|   BVI International Affairs Secretariat

His Excellency Mr. Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica and Non-resident Consul for the Virgin Islands (British), formally presented his credentials to the Honourable Dr. Natalio…

Youth Focus on Climate Resilience in DDM Summer Programme

|   Department of Disaster Management

Five secondary students have learned to apply their scientific understanding in the Virgin Islands as part of the Department of Disaster Management’s summer programme.

Virgin Islands to Host Caribbean HR Professionals Conference

|   Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), will host a regional Tourism Human Resources conference in the Virgin Islands…

Trade Department Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs at MSME Grant Distribution Ceremony

|   Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs

The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs today hosted its second Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grant Distribution Ceremony, and awarded grants to a new…

Civil Registry and Passport Office Advises of new U.S. Visa Guidance

|   Civil Registry & Passport Office

The Civil Registry and Passport Office is advising members of the public of new guidance issued by the United States Department of State regarding the process related to…

BVI Post Suspends Package Shipments to the U.S.A. Following New Tariff Policy

|   BVI Post

The BVI Postal Service has announced the temporary suspension of mail items containing goods bound for the United States and its territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands,…

Education Receives Historic $67M Investment for 2025-2026 School Year

|   Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports

The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports officially opened the 2025–2026 academic year during the annual Professional Day ceremony, announcing a record $67.4 million education budget with…

Sister Islands Coordination Committee Meeting Tackles Key Issues

|   Constitutionally Established Organisations

On Wednesday, 27th August, Senior Managers from across the Public Service engaged in the quarterly Sister Islands Coordination Committee Meeting, held on Anegada.