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March 13th, 2024
Register of Interest (Amendment) bill is a Governor's bill- Hon Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following widespread criticisms of the Register of Interest (Amendment) Bill currently before the House of Assembly (HoA), Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has told the House that the bill came from the Governor’s Office.

March 12th, 2024
‘We cannot continue to rush legislation in HoA’ – Hon Penn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Opposition Legislator Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Government to consider more time when passing legislation in the House of Assembly (HoA) so that those whom the bill will have implications on will have time to understand the legislation.

March 12th, 2024
Gov’t on 'box-ticking' exercise to meet CoI deadlines– Hon Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Legislator Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has thrown criticisms on the Government’s passing of legislation to meet the deadlines of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations. According to Hon Walwyn, legislation is being rushed without proper consideration for the implications of decisions being made.

March 9th, 2024
Ebenezer Thomas Primary School Students conduct mock sitting of HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Grade 5 students of the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School on Friday, March 8, 2024, had the unique opportunity to participate in a Special mock Sitting of the House of Assembly, Led by Teacher Candia McFarlane, McFarlane expressed her gratitude for the opportunity.

March 8th, 2024
‘What start wrong, can’t end right’- Hon Turnbull blasts changes to Register of Interest Bill

ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Opposition Member of the House of Assembly, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has criticized Amendments to the Registers of Interest Amendment Bill in keeping with CoI recommendations stating that he cannot support the bill in its current form, as it is not comprehensive for public officers, rather only for members of the House.

March 8th, 2024
VI census just 30% complete ahead of June 2024 deadline– Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has urged persons in the [British] Virgin Islands to take part in the national census, as the population census is far behind its deadline.

March 7th, 2024
349 motorcycles & scooters licensed in 2023- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the debate continues about the misuse of motorcycles and motor scooters on the roads in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recorded an increase in their licensing in 2023.

March 7th, 2024
UPDATE: Gov’t to consult with stakeholders on use of jet skis in VI– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the use of jet skis remains restricted in the [British] Virgin Islands, a draft policy for their use in the territory’s waters has been created ahead of a consultation process to decide the way forward.

March 7th, 2024
VI Mental Health Services Unit recognised internationally- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Mental Health Services Unit of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has been recognised at an international level for its work through its ‘Mindful Campaign’, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has informed.

March 6th, 2024
VI officially removed from French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a Statement by the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered at the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, on the VI being removed from the French blacklist of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

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