Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith, has arrived in the British Virgin Islands on a three-day visit from January 31 to February 2.

 The nine-month-long Public Service compensation review is in its current state assessment phase and will involve a series of stakeholder meetings.

The successful completion of training sessions for fisher folk and other key fisheries stakeholders has resulted in the official handover of a central fisheries database to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

 The new Road Town Market Square project considered to be a signature project of the Government of the Virgin Islands is slated to be officially opened on February 13.

The Ministry of Education in partnership with the VI Hong Kong Office have announced the opening of the 2023 to 2024 Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme.

Vi Government Moves To Secure Tourism Product

The Board of Directors of the BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) is on the move and commits to partnering with key stakeholders and including all sister islands in airport development. 

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has met with officials of the Caribbean Development Bank as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to strengthen its relationship with the lending institution.

Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull is reminding the public that permission is needed for the commercial use of beaches in the Territory and for gatherings of over 50 people.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer, Junior Minister for Tourism Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines and other tourism officials welcomed the Arvia Cruise ship on its inaugural call to the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Monday, January 23.