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
Twenty high level public officers participated in Level 3 Oil Spill Response Training designed to improve the coordination, management and planning of responses to these events. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Joseph Smith Abbott said the training was valuable for leaders in the public service who have the responsibility … Continued
Ms. Shavon Henley was appointed to act as Director of Human Resources effective January 1 until June 2023. Ms. Henley’s term as Acting Director immediately follows the end of Deputy Director Ms. Kaisa Penn’s acting appointment, following the decision to have two officers serve in the post in the absence of the Director Mrs. Michelle … Continued
Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, Premier and Minister for Finance of the Virgin Islands (VI) and Mrs. Wheatley led a delegation to attend the inauguration of Governor, Albert Bryan Jr. and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza A. Roach, Esq. of the United States of the Virgin Islands (USVI), in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas on Monday, 2nd … Continued
The Community Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force partnered with a local business in an effort to give back to the Community. In collaboration with Bob’s Gas Station, Community Police Officer for the Road Town district, PC Mitchell John, and members of Cohort 6, presented over 20 gas vouchers to motorists during … Continued
The BVI Health Services Authority has confirmed the safe arrival of the Virgin Islands (British) first born baby of 2023. In a statement to our newsroom the BVIHSA said, “The Territory, and the BVI Health Services Authority welcomed its first baby for the year at 9:07 am on New Year’s Day. Our 2023 bundle … Continued
