The BVI Financial Account Reporting System (BVIFars) payment portal is set to go live in January 2024. The International Tax Authority (ITA) made the announcement on Wednesday, December 6, as it reminded all relevant entities with reporting obligations to enrol in the BVIFARS portal. By enrolling, the ITA said it would satisfy the entities’ respective … Continued
The Government’s Customer Service Care Centre has launched its live-chat feature, in an effort to ensure customers can easily access the Government’s services. The feature allows individuals to contact the centre through messaging, and receive instant support and is accessible through https://bvips.org. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Sharleen DaBreo-Lettsome, MBE … Continued
The Honourable Sharie de Castro, Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, recently addressed a fundamental aspect of societal advancement—equity and equality in education. She spoke in a statement on Special Education Week that was observed from November 27th to December 1st. She underscored the pivotal role that equal access to education plays in the … Continued
7 schools are set to participate in the upcoming Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports’ Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament being held from December 12 to 13. The seven registered secondary schools in the tournament include Bregado Flax Educational Centre, Claudia Creque Educational Centre, Ciboney Centre for Excellence, Cedar International School, Elmore Stoutt High School, … Continued
Continuing to expand its network of international environmental partners, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth, UK. More on this report. The developing relationship was initiated as part of a UK Darwin Plus Initiative-funded Multi-purpose Soil Survey led by the BVI’s Department of … Continued
The Maples Group is pleased to announce a series of strategic appointments across its global and local management teams. In addition to succession planning and noteworthy appointments following a few retirements, the composition of the management team remains largely consistent – the emphasis being on continuity and steadfast leadership. Notable among these strategic appointments is … Continued
The Auguste George Airport on Anegada has reopened following the return of its fire truck from the Virgin Gorda Airport. Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer confirmed the reopening in a statement to the public on Tuesday. “I take this opportunity to announce that the stationed fire truck has been returned to Anegada, … Continued
The Virgin Gorda Airport and the Captain Auguste George Airport on Anegada are expected to have facilities in early 2024 to house the fire trucks on the two sister islands. The Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) Mr. Kurt Menal confirmed the news in an interview with 284 Media on Tuesday. This was … Continued
Former President of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) Andrew “Andy” Bickerton says he would like the Greenland Football Stadium to be a part of his football legacy after serving nearly two decades at the helm of local football. After announcing his retirement which came into effect on November 30, 2023, Bickerton was credited by the … Continued
The recent unveiling of a new EC$2 commemorative polymer banknote by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) featuring cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards could foreshadow the removal of the British monarch from banknotes used across the Eastern Caribbean. The new $2 note is being released as part of the ECCB’s 40th anniversary celebrations. It marks … Continued
