The BVI Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna Smith, has concluded its roadshows in Beijing and Shanghai, with more than 300 industry representatives and professionals present for two days of informative speeches, panel discussions, and networking on the BVI’s financial services product offerings. The delegation also held

Response by Premier, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley to the Sixth Quarterly Review of the Implementation of the COI Recommendations at Press Conference by His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce on – 24 May 2024 ood afternoon to the people of the Virgin Islands! I wish to take a few minutes to provide a response to the

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS MR. DANIEL PRUCE I would like to start by recalling Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom’s conclusion in the COI report of 4th April 2022.  He said, and I quote, “With limited exceptions, in terms of governance (that is, how government makes and implements decisions), the people of the BVI have

The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is pleased to announce that the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, the Hon. Lorna Smith, OBE, will lead a 13-member delegation on a trade mission to Asia, one of the BVI’s most important business markets. The delegation will also be joined by

The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024 had its first reading in the House of Assembly. The revised Belonger and Residence Status Policy for the Virgin Islands was also tabled during the Tenth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development,

Statement by Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley 5 May, 2024 Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Vernon E. Malone On behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands and on my own behalf and that of my family, I join with the Territory in expressing condolences to the family and

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Ms. Petrona Davies and Public Service Transformation Manager Mrs. Kishann Cupid Braithwaite, attended the High-Level Conference: SIDS 2.0: Defining the Pathway for Small Islands DIGITAL States in the Caribbean.  The Conference was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from 30th April to 1st May,

Statement Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley Recognition of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ first year in office Wednesday 24th April  2024 Warm greetings to the people of the Virgin Islands! Today marks a significant milestone on our collective journey towards building a sustainable nation. Exactly one year ago, the people

Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE today delivered the keynote address at the special 20th anniversary meeting and conference of ICC FraudNet, highlighting the strong position the Virgin Islands Government takes in relation in the deterrence of fraud and the fight against financial crime. The conference, which was

Good morning. Thank you for joining us at the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade’s first press conference. We’re excited to engage with you today and provide updates on our ongoing work, as well as address any questions you may have. This Ministry strives to create a strong business environment that fosters economic growth