The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the release of its new "Guidance for Applicants of Residence and Belonger Status in the Virgin Islands". 

The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation in collaboration with the International Labour Organization invites youth, ages 15 to 29 to participate in a survey to better understand their views to formulate the National Employment Policy.

As Premier and now Minister responsible for Financial Services, I am pleased to lead our efforts in one of the most dynamic and globally significant sectors of the Virgin Islands. I reinforce my commitment to the sector’s future and to strengthening the foundation already laid.

The Virgin Islands Government is pleased to share significant updates on the implementation of its National Action Plan. 

Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade is scheduled to address a group of Compliance professionals at the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association (CRCA) Conference in St. Maarten on the October 17, 2024.

The BVI financial services sector gathered on October 5 for the second session of the Collaboration & Commitment: Advancing Financial Services in the Virgin Islands series. This seminar brought together over 150 industry professionals to address critical issues related to institutional risk assessments, compliance, and emerging trends in the sector.

Residents of Anegada are being notified that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE will hold office hours at her Constituency Office in The Settlement, Anegada on Saturday, 4^th October, 2024, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has appointed five members to the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Grant Selection Committee. 

The National AML/CFT Coordinating Council (“NAMLCC”) remains steadfast in its mission to protect the Virgin Islands from the evolving threats of money laundering (“ML”), terrorist financing (“TF”), and proliferation financing (“PF”). In pursuit of this objective, NAMLCC continues to make significant strides in safeguarding the financial and security landscape of the Virgin Islands.

The Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade has officially appointed new members to the governing Board of Commissioners of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission.