Good Morning

First, let me also take this opportunity to thank you, Governor Mapp and your team for the gracious welcome this morning. 

The British Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands will continue to strengthen ties as Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, Kenneth E. Mapp convene the seventh meeting of the Inter Virgin Islands Council (IVIC).  

Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are keenly aware, the people of the United Kingdom (UK) voted in a referendum on Thursday, June 23 for Britain to leave the European Union (EU) after 43 years of membership. 

BVI London Office Director and United Kingdom (UK) Representative Mr. Benito Wheatley was unanimously elected Chairman of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands on January 25.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE strengthened relations with the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament during his official visit last week where he attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council and held meetings with BVI stakeholders.

It was a cultural journey from past Virgin Islands traditions to the present as the British Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands celebrated the 42^nd anniversary of BVI-USVI Friendship Day on Saturday, October 24, under the theme “The Greater Virgin Islands: The Identity and Ingenuity of Our People.”

The public is invited to join the Territorial celebrations marking the 42^nd anniversary of BVI-USVI Friendship Day on Saturday, October 24.

The public is invited to participate in celebrations to mark the 42nd anniversary of BVI-USVI Friendship Day on Saturday, October 24, at 9:45 a.m. at the Central Administration Complex. This year’s activities will be held under the theme, “The Greater Virgin Islands: The Identity and Ingenuity of Our People.”

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, will be travelling to Hong Kong from September 19 to attend the Business BVI Second Annual Asia Conference.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that the British Virgin Islands has been rated “Largely Compliant” for its approach to tax transparency and exchange of information.