The BVI Government’s Representative Office in Hong Kong Celebrated its 10 Year Anniversary having opened its doors in 2013-2014 as a shared space with the with BVI Financial Services Commission Representative Office.

The public is notified that in accordance with CAP 42 (1), all premises, excluding clubs and hotels, at which intoxicating liquor is sold that desire to remain open on special occasions beyond midnight and sell liquor should note the following:

The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation wishes to inform the public that the minimum wage increase scheduled to take effect on November 30 has been postponed ON ACCOUNT OF A MATTER OF POLICY.

The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) is a statutory body enacted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to provide protection for depositors against loss of eligible deposits at member institutions (banks) in the event of the failure of a bank and to contribute to the financial stability of the British Virgin Islands.

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.