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Mandatory training for proprietors & staff of water processing & distribution systems

All water processing and distributing companies operating in the Territory will have to attend a mandatory training session on August 19, 2025. Photo: Internet Source
The mandatory training for water processing and distributing companies operating in the Territory is being organised by the Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
The mandatory training for water processing and distributing companies operating in the Territory is being organised by the Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health and Social Development. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All water processing and distributing companies operating in the Territory will have to attend a mandatory training session.

The Environmental Health Division of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is hosting this training session. 

This mandatory training session is open to all proprietors and staff of water processing and distribution systems. 

Best practices for delivery of safe drinking water

The training session will focus on reinforcing best practices in water purification and water quality management. It will also introduce key updates on licensing, certification, health and safety standards, and water quality regulations. 

This initiative forms part of the Environmental Health Division’s ongoing efforts to ensure the production and delivery of safe drinking water to residents throughout the Territory, a press release from the Environmental Health Division. 

All participating individuals will receive a Food Handler Certificate in Water Safety/Operation. This certificate is a critical requirement for operational licensing.

The sessions are scheduled for August 19 at 5:00 PM in the Elmore Stoutt High School Lecture Room. 

Attendees are asked to confirm their attendance by August 15, 2025, via email to ehd@gov.vg.

8 Responses to “Mandatory training for proprietors & staff of water processing & distribution systems ”

  • malone (09/08/2025, 14:28) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    These culprits put wayyyy more than the dangerous levels of chlorine in the street water that we bathe with. Tell them to address that. No wonder everybody getting sick. Do you research ,they are pretending to care.
  • bvibuzz (09/08/2025, 14:29) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    this department always harassing the people
  • Thanks (09/08/2025, 16:31) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    All the water providers of the water plants need to attend
  • Car Juice (09/08/2025, 17:00) Like (8) Dislike (6) Reply
    What about these people selling home made juices. Where is the water coming from? Do they have a trade license and food hangers card?
    • @Car Juice (10/08/2025, 03:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are worried about the wrong thing. Why don't you ask them (the sellers) that question? While, you are at it please ask them if the bottles being used are steriled? I'm aware that in other Caribbean islands, they sell bottles (new) which are utilsed for this purpose. However, i noticed persons here are re-using water bottles to sell local drinks such as Limeade/Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Passion Fruit, Sorrel, etc.
      When are we gonna do better? When are we going to learn how to better take care of ourselves and safeguard our Children's well-being? Everyone selling food should be held at the highest standards. Its about time we all get back into the Kitchen and prepare our own meals and make local drinks for our family and also teach our Children basic food preparing, cleanliness and how to take care of themselves and their future families. Why are we waiting on Government to do everything. Wake up people before there's another detrimental Disease outbreak. Health is always Wealth. Learn to cook healthy foods, drink plenty Water, Walk more, use less devices, get fresh air and Sunshine, stop stressing and learn to mind your business! May God continue to bless these Virgin Islands and all who call it home!
  • WEW (09/08/2025, 23:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The quality of BVI (govt) water needs to be tested by an independent laboratory. Trouble is none exists, imagine that.
  • @ @ CAR JUICE (10/08/2025, 18:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    THAT WAS INTELLIGENTLY PUT ???? ALL TOM DICK & HARRY SELLING DRINKS & FOOD QEVERYWHERE AND WE DONT KNOW WHAT - HOW - & WHERE THEY WERE PREPARED ( SOME MAY BE PREPARED PROPERLY AND IN THE RIGHT CONDITION AND AT A HEALTHY LOCATION OR IN A ENVIRONMENT / BUT HOW WOUULD WE KNOW THAT ? / I PREFER TO DO IT MYSELF UNLESS I KNOW THE PERSON PERSONALLY AND KNOW HOW THEY DO THEIR THING . NO OFFENCE TO ANYONE / BUT YOU COULD BE EATING OTHER PEOPLE'S SH*T OR DRINKING THEIR PISZ ) THERE IS A LOT .OF EVIL AND DIRTY MI DED .PEOPLE AROUND , SO YOU BETTER WATCH WHAT WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH AND WHO YOU EAT FROM THESE DAYS / THE CHOICE IS YOURS
  • pat (11/08/2025, 02:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Redemption coming praise the Lord.


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