News
Louis Malone appointed Member of Public Service Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Louis Malone is the newest member of the Public Service Commission, appointed effective August 23, 2022.
CGBBC invites public to Family & Friends Day on August 28, 2022
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC) is inviting the public to join us on Sunday, 28, 2022 at 10:30 am for Family and Friends Day as Heritage Month culminates.
David D. Archer Jr. now acting Gov until Sept 4, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. is Acting Governor effective from August 21 to September 4, 2022, in the absence of His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who is out of the Territory.
BVI Film Commission to implement registry for local film productions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Effective Tuesday, August 22, 2022, all locally registered film production businesses are encouraged to register their productions with the BVI Film Commission. These productions include but are not limited to Music Videos, Commercials, Still Photography, Television shows, Documentaries, etc.
VI Conch & Whelk Season closes August 15, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commercial fishers and the public are notified that the Conch (Strombus gigas) and Whelk (Cittarium pica) fishing season will be closed on August 15, 2022, in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations, 2003.
Hon Marlon A. Penn releases 2nd volume of District 8 Community Newsletter
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development and Representative for the Eighth District Honourable Marlon A. Penn has released volume two of the District 8 Community Newsletter for the purpose of bringing awareness of the issues in the community and in effort to work together to find solutions to social, mental, physical and economic issues.
CARILEC Resiliency & Energy Efficiency Project launched for 6 C'bean countries
CASTIRES, Saint. Lucia - Six Caribbean Islands - Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Sint Maarten, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands – will benefit from an 18-month project designed to build the energy resilience of these islands while reducing their climate vulnerability.
Public invited to RVIPF's & BVICCHA's family Fridays
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The public is invited to spend this Friday reconnecting with parents, children, siblings and nieces and nephews in the first observance of Family Fridays on Friday, August 5, 2022.
Money laundering scheme targets hospitality industry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) is advising the public, particularly the banking and hospitality industries, of a possible money laundering scheme being executed by unknown individuals using legitimate businesses and individuals’ identification.
Gov't seeks bids for provision of forensic lab services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the Director of Public Prosecutions, is seeking laboratory services to provide forensic serology and DNA testing to enhance crime-fighting capabilities.