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July 29th, 2019
Gov't says VI's ICT policy remains a priority

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information Communications and Technology (ICT) stakeholders had an opportunity to give their feedback on the Government’s draft National ICT Policy and Strategy at a workshop on July 26, 2019.

July 24th, 2019
New UNDP Head Magdy Martinez-Soliman takes up appointment

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr. Magdy Martinez-Soliman has been appointed as Resident Representative for the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Sub-regional Office for Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), with full responsibilities over the British Virgin Islands.

July 15th, 2019
73 Public officers to develop better service skills

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Seventy-three (73) public officers from across the Public Service recently participated in an interactive information sharing and profiling sessions designed to assist in formally documenting information about their skills.

July 8th, 2019
BVIPA wins Novaport Cup 2019

FLORIDA, USA - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has been pronounced the 2019 winner of the Novaport Cup, awarded by the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC) for the Port with the Most Improved Performance. The award was announced during the 22nd Annual General Meeting of PMAC, which was held in Florida on 26-28 June 2019, where BVIPA was represented by Lenius Lendor, Managing Director and Gervasina Martin, Information Systems Manager.

June 24th, 2019
Premier Fahie, Ministers meet with Gov't Department Heads

Road TOWN, Tortola, VI - Heads of Departments across the Public Service were commended for their hard work and dedication when they were formally introduced to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his administration at a special meeting on June 13, 2019.

June 23rd, 2019
Filing deadline extended for reporting financial institutions

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands Financial Institutions (VIFIs) are notified that the filing deadline for US FATCA and Common Reporting Standards for the 2018 reporting financial year has been extended to Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

June 22nd, 2019
VI marked World Sea Turtle Day On June 16, 2019

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Territory observed World Sea Turtle Day on June 16, 2019, celebrating the importance of the species to Virgin Islands culture, history and tourism product.

June 13th, 2019
Contractors needed for VI Housing Programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local contractors are needed in carrying out home repairs as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme.

June 12th, 2019
2019 SFC Report now available to the public

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The entire budget process is now complete and the 2019 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) report is available to the public.

May 28th, 2019
Riteway customers urged to reuse shopping bags

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - Customers of Riteway supermarket in Pasea Estate were urged to reduce the use of single use plastics during a visit to the store by His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Minister for Natural Resources, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley.

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