The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with the necessary steps to enact a reduction from 7-percent (7%) to 3.5-percent (3.5%) on the money services levy.

The International Tax Authority (ITA) is pleased to announce the amendments entitled:

1. The Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) (Amendment) Act, 2022; and
2. The International Tax Authority (Amendment) Act, 2022.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently away from the Territory on an official visit to the United Kingdom (UK).

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn is encouraging students to participate in the upcoming Student Recycling Competition being hosted under the theme, “WE RECYCLE”.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley today announced the extension the reduction of customs duties.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed that the Territory’s relationship with the Caribbean “is as strong as it has ever been”.

The Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the Director of Public Prosecutions, is seeking laboratory services to provide forensic serology and DNA testing to enhance crime fighting capabilities.

The first meeting of the Constitutional Review Commission was held yesterday, Monday, 18 July.

Today marks the beginning of the Social Development Department’s registration process for persons transitioning from the House of Assembly Grants to the Public Assistance Programme. 

Minister for Education, Culture and Youth Affairs, Honourable Sharie B. DeCastro and other Ministers of Education in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have endorsed a new Education Sector Strategy for the period 2022-2026.