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Mossack Fonseca co-founder among 28 acquitted in Panama Papers scandal
NEW YORK, USA – A now-defunct law firm in the Virgin Islands (VI) Mossack Fonseca & Co, whose firm was hit with the biggest fine in the territory’s history following an investigation into the Panama Papers scandal, has now seen its CEO acquitted of charges in latest court action.
Labour Management System a ‘OneStop Shop’ for Labour in VI- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling it a landmark moment for the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and for the entire [British] Virgin Islands, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) officially launched the New Labour Management System last week.
BVI High School Class of 94 marks 30th anniversary by awarding new graduates
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI High School Class of 1994 has celebrated their 30th-year anniversary by giving back to this year's graduates of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in a significant and meaningful way.
BVI FSC announces retirement of Chairman Robin F. Gaul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Financial Services Commission announced this week, that Mr. Robin F. Gaul FCCA, Chairman of its Board of Commissioners, will retire from office with effect from 30 June 2024, following lengthy tenure with the Board.
Cabinet approves Discretionary Powers Guide for VI Ministers, Depts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has noted and approved the Policy - "A Report to Guide the Proper and Lawful Exercise of Discretionary Powers in the Virgin Islands” developed to implement Recommendation A3 of the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms.
VI public urged to participate in airport expansion survey
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI - Persons living in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to participate in a survey on a Business Case for the expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI & UN Refugee agency strengthen ties as C’bean irregular migration rises
WASHINGTON DC, USA - The Virgin Islands and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have pledged to strengthen engagement between the two, as the Caribbean region is seeing a steady rise in irregular migration, alongside an increase in asylum cases and the number of refugees across the subregion.
Approx 60 employers already in Labour Dept Management System- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Workforce Development Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says significant progress has been made towards modernizing the operations of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development with technical preparations being made for the implementation of a new Labour Management System.
VI, UN signs second Country Plan for more technical assistance
NEW YORK, NY - Virign Islands (VI) Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has signed the Virgin Islands’ second United Nations (UN) Country Implementation Plan (CIP) that expands programming and technical assistance to the Territory from UN agencies serving the Caribbean region.
RVIPF cautions of ‘criminal offence’ to knowingly transmit HIV, STIs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Persons in the Virgin Islands are being urged to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, amidst concerning statistics showing an increase in cases in the territory over the last 5 years.

