“Freedom of speech is not really freedom just to say and do anything. It has to be responsible, and you have to use your freedoms in a responsible way. Not to mislead people. Not to seek to destroy persons… I will continue to be a champion for that”. Those were sentiments shared by Premier Dr … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley hosted a Financial Services Roundtable in London where more than two dozen Financial Services London Circle practitioners attended to discuss various topics related to the legislative reform for the BVI’s financial services industry. The high-level panel comprised of BVI Financial Services Commission Managing Director and CEO Mr. Kenneth Baker; … Continued
Several issues continue to impact medical and emergency response on each of the main sister islands across the British Virgin Islands. This is according to a recent document observed by 284News which was prepared by the Sister Islands Unit and the Office of the Deputy Governor. The document highlighted several issues in an assessment conducted … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the University of Southampton (UoS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19th January, 2023 which formalised a mutually beneficial partnership between the parties. The purpose of the MOU is to establish friendly relations, to agree to cooperate with each other and to identify areas of cooperation … Continued
The Inland Revenue Department is seeking to improve its database to allow taxpayers greater access and flexibility. The department in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology is preparing the Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System – SIGTAS 3.0 to go live in March 2023, to facilitate the submission of online payments via the Government … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry Implementation Unit is advising the public that it has reported to the Governor and Premier on the status of work completed up to the end of December 2022. Based on the timelines agreed in the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms, the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, hosted a large gathering of dignitaries at a reception to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the BVI London Office. While speaking at the event, Premier Wheatley stated that the BVI London Office is the outward extension of self-government in the Territory which began in … Continued
Limya Eltayeb, Resident Representative (RR) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Multi-Country Office (MCO) has wrapped up a 3-day visit to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). She presented her letter of credence to the Premier, Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley on Wednesday 11 January as she continues to … Continued
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank handed over a cheque valued $51,500 to the BVI Cancer Society from the proceeds raised by the 2022 Walk for the Cure events. The official handing over ceremony took place at the bank’s main hall on Thursday, January 19, presenting the not-for-profit organization with the largest single payment that it … Continued
It was a rocky morning in the Leeward Islands as a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the area. Many residents reported feeling the shaking, including in the Virgin Islands. The Department for Disaster Management confirmed the event and provided further details in a statement. According to the DDM, the earthquake’s epicentre was located 65.75 kilometres South … Continued
