The British Virgin Islands will receive over USD$362,000 in funding from the United Nations (UN) COVID-19 Response and Recovery Multi-Partner Trust Fund (COVID-19 MPTF Fund) as a participating country in the Joint Programme on “Social Protection and employability promotion to mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19.” The Joint Programme supports the UN Multi-Sectoral Response Plan

The BVI participated in the United Nations 13th Ministerial Forum held virtually throughout the week. The Territory currently serves as one of the Vice Chairs of the Regional Conference on Social Development along with countries like Barbados, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon. Calvin Malone, advocated for greater

Ole Year’s Day Address by Honourable Andrew A. Fahie Premier and Minister of Finance Thursday, 31 December, 2020 My dear people of the Virgin Islands, a pleasant good day and God’s blessings to you and your families. I trust you are having a safe and enjoyable Yuletide Holidays, and that you are continuing to be

Statement on Brexit By Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie regarding the End of the Transition Period 31st December, 2020 Good Day and God’s Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. As the transition period for the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union comes to an end tonight, I wanted

Message from the Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie Moving Forward this Christmas Season Thursday, 24 December, 2020 Season’s Greetings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. I pray God’s richest Blessings on each and every one of us as we celebrate the Christmas Story in this Advent season. I want

Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2021: Friday, 1st, January                                     New Year’s Day Monday, 1st March                                       The Anniversary of the Birth of (In lieu of Sunday, 7th March)                     Hamilton Lavity Stoutt Friday, 2nd April                                            Good Friday

Today the United Kingdom Government (UKG) has published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG that while the Virgin Islands remains committed to the global efforts aimed at tackling illicit financial flows, and

Bulletin Virgin Islands Shipping Registry Topics: Tender Notices Release Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 1:12pm The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) is accepting Requests for Proposals for an Accredited Management Systems Certification bodies for its Audit and Certification of the Management System. Project details can be found on the Government of the Virgin Islands

Press Release Premier’s Office Topics: Novel Coronavirus Release Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2020 – 12:37pm   Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the seaports of the British Virgin Islands will be opened to international travel on January 21, 2021. Premier Fahie made the announcement during a live update on

The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially reopened its borders to residents and visitors on December 1st, 2020. All persons who arrive in the Territory must enter quarantine for a period of four complete days. Persons quarantining on an approved vessel must anchor or dock at the approved mooring sites throughout the duration of