Fellow British Virgin Islanders and residents, Good day and God’s blessings… Just about seven weeks ago, the House of Assembly passed the Immigration and Passports (Amendment) Act 2019, clearing the way for the commencement of the first phase of government’s programme to reform the laws, policies and systems that regulate immigration and labour in the

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory attending the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in St. Lucia. High on the agenda is the implementation of measures to enhance the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Several other major matters

BVI Finance welcomes positive comments made by the UK Home Secretary reflecting the level of cooperation between UK and BVI law enforcement authorities, following a review into the implementation of the Exchange of Notes (EoN) on Beneficial Ownership information, 18 months after its initial introduction. In a written statement to the House of Lords, Sajid

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory attending the annual United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Pre-Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting and the inaugural UK/OT International Trade Summit in the Cayman Islands. The Pre-JMC meeting allows for heads of Government from the British Overseas Territories (OTs) and the

Six past legislators will be honoured and their contributions toward the Virgin Islands legislative history highlighted when the Territory observes its annual Territory Day On July 1. The honourees who have contributed and helped develop the legislative council,  which has now been renamed the House of Assembly, include John Charles Brudenell-Bruce, Reeial George, Omar Hodge

  Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has pledged his full support to incoming Chairman of the OECS Authority, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda the Honourable Gaston Browne. Premier Fahie was attending the 67th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority and the Fourth Sitting of the OECS Assembly in

Today, June 6 marked the First 100 Days since the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and his Government took office. Premier Fahie issued an official report on his Government’s first 100 days in office titled, “Restoring Hope and Prosperity to All.” Premier said, “It was 100 days ago, that the people

OFFICIAL STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE ANDREW A. FAHIE ON THE CLEAR PATH TO REGULARISATION: RESIDENCY AND BELONGER STATUS TUESDAY, 7 MAY, 2019   Ladies and gentlemen; Brothers and sisters; Patriots, all: At this junction, in this juncture; and in this defining moment in our history, I am pleased to announce that

BVI Finance is hosting education sessions for the private sector in Hong Kong and London, as well as in the BVI, following the publication of the draft Economic Substance Code by the International Tax Authority (ITA). The draft Code sets out the effects of the Economic Substance Act 2018 and provides guidance to ensure that

The Virgin Islands has led the way regionally in implementation of the five-year OECS iLAND Resilience Project and was featured highly at the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) iLAND Resilience Project Closure Conference held in Saint Lucia from April 25 to 26. The Territory achieved the largest absorption of project funds by any participating