The Ministry of Health continues to spread the message of medicine safety by empowering the community through education.Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley-Smith said the role of educating the public regarding pharmaceuticals is of high priority for her office and that she believes that the complexities of pharmaceutical care can only be navigated through education and information sharing.Mrs. Wheatley-Smith said, “To this end we have designed a number of resou...

Manager of the Customer Service Care Centre (CSCC) Ms. Abbarah Brown was awarded the Stephanie Benn Award for Customer Service Excellence during a Customer Service Star Membership Club Pinning Ceremony.  The Stephanie Benn Award for Excellence in Customer Service is dedicated to the honour of the late former Registrar General, Mrs. Stephanie Benn, who passed away in October 2022. The award is presented annually to the public officer who received the most individual commendations in the prio...

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) is pleased to share that it participated in the 40th Annual CANTO Conference and Trade Exhibition, held from July 12 to 17, 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas.The Commission’s delegation included Chairman Mr. Vance Lewis, Commissioner Mr. Wendell Gaskin, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Guy L. Malone, and Human Resources Manager Mrs. Denise Stoutt-Johnney. They joined regional regulat...

Ms. Tisa Donovan has received high commendation as the first VI national to have graduated and received a Master’s Degree from an Asia university as part of the BVI /Asia Scholarship programme.Miss Danovan was recognised at a ceremony last week hosted by the Premier’s Office in conjunction with the Hong Kong Asia Office. Present students and newly enrolled students were also officially congratulated and highlighted.Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley co...

The Premier's Office has met with key stakeholders on Virgin Gorda and the surrounding islands, islets, and cays to discuss the current state of maritime safety in the Virgin Islands.The meeting was the second in a series and addressed urgent marine safety issues and preventative measures. It also encouraged collaboration among agencies and organisations dedicated to protecting the waters and marine environment of Virgin Gorda.The session addressed maritime safety deficiencies and concerns w...

Nine young men incarcerated at His Majesty’s Prison were among the Class of 2025 graduating cohort that earned their high school certification.The inmates earned their certificates through the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) and serves as a reminder of the role education plays in rehabilitation and reflects the Virgin Islands’ commitment to second chances, personal growth, and inclusive opportunity for all.Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincen...

The Safe Haven Transitional Centre under the Ministry of Health and Social Development, has announced the return of its community-driven Soup Kitchen initiative.The Soup Kitchen offers free warm bowls of soup to vulnerable individuals within the Virgin Islands community and will take place on Wednesday, July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Safe Haven Transitional Centre in Johnson’s Ghut, located behind Davis Funeral Home.Director of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre Mrs. Nellvill...

Hundreds gathered at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Thursday, July 17, to pay their final respects to the late Mrs. Eileene L. Parsons, OBE, former legislator and cultural icon. The official funeral was held at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex. The day began with a solemn procession from the House of Assembly Chamber at 8:00 a.m., followed by a pre-service at 8:30 a.m. The funeral service commenced at 10:00 a.m., with tributes from family members, government officials, and communi...

“Shakespeare summed it up best in the tragedy of Julius Caesar: "Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much, such men are dangerous."  The Premier has a difficult job that borders on the impossible. He cannot please all of the people, all of the times. He cannot even please all of the people, some of the times because, as we grow the Territory, the voices become disparate, loud and demanding. And we want different things. Some want to de...