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May 1st, 2025
ASSI security audit calls for restricting public vehicular traffic to airport terminal

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Picking up and dropping off persons directly in front of the terminal at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island could soon be discontinued, according to reports reaching our News Centre.

February 15th, 2025
Mr Jerome Padmore appointed Chief Marine Accident & Safety Officer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Jerome Padmore has been appointed Chief Marine Accident and Safety Officer, within the Premier’s Office.

November 6th, 2024
Guidance on Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships issued

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (the FSC) and BVI Financial Investigation Agency (the FIA), have jointly issued Guidance on ‘Mitigating Risks with Introduced Business Relationships’ (the Guidance), for the benefit of their respective supervised entities.

March 27th, 2022
Premier: Ensuring compliance in marine sector is ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said ensuring that the marine sector is in compliance with the safety laws of the country is critical.

March 23rd, 2022
'Rewrite laws' that no longer work for yachting industry- Andrew Ball

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the BVI Marine Association Mr Andrew Ball said while he understands the shock and scramble to get the local yachting industry regularised as it relates to the territory's laws and compliance, it was the loose enforcing of the laws that set a quantum regarding how the industry operated.

March 18th, 2022
Nearly 200 non-compliant charter vessels detained by HM Customs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 184 vessels detained recently by the Her Majesty's Customs (HMP) have been given an extended grace period to pay up on fines or face stiffer penalties.

March 17th, 2022
Broderick Penn blasted for demonising clampdown on defaulting charter boats

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recently persons in the yacht charter industry have taken to social media to complain about the clampdown by HM Customs on vessels not in compliance with the territory’s laws, including not having a valid license or safety certificate.

January 24th, 2022
All HoA Members are 100% in compliance- Clearlie Brown-Turnbull

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Newly appointed Registrar of Interests, Mrs Clearlie Brown-Turnbull told the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) that all 15 House of Assembly (HoA) Members were in 100% compliance in instances where declarations by Members were due in 2021.

May 10th, 2021
VI deserves applause for being among best-regulated jurisdictions– Deputy Premier

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said, despite the constant critique of the sitting government for passing many pieces of legislation, he believes they should be praised for their hard work in keeping the territory’s laws up to date.

February 11th, 2021
'If I had my way the curfew would have increased!'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has defended the ongoing three-hour curfew in the Virgin Islands, stating that persons need to be reminded that COVID-19 is still a threat.

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