News relating to Statutory Bodies such HLSCC, NHI, Tourist Board, Financial Services, Social Security, Health Service, etc.

BVI House Asia Seminar Highlights Critical Importance of New Probate Rules for BVI Company Owners

Friday, 13 April 2018 - 10:04am

New BVI probate rules are of critical importance to owners of BVI Companies, the majority of whom reside in Asia, experts from the international law firm Ogier told a BVI House Asia seminar.

BVI Chef, Devon Penn Seeks Community Support To Fulfill Dream At The Institute Of Culinary Education In New York

Tuesday, 10 April 2018 - 5:04pm

Dreams can come to reality, even in the face of adversity. Pastor Devon Penn, a son of the soil and his family, were forced to relocate to New York after the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria destroyed their family home. 

BVI Social Security Board Appeals Tribunal Members Re-Appointed

Tuesday, 3 April 2018 - 4:44pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved the re-appointment of members to serve on the Social Security Board Appeals Tribunal.

BVI House Asia - Elise Donovan Visits Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office

Monday, 26 March 2018 - 12:24pm

Ms. Elise Donovan, Director of BVI House Asia, has met with the new Director General of Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office, Ms. Cai Ying; Deputy Director General, Mr. Yao Weizhi; and Director of Protocol Division, Ms. Claire Xie today in Civic Center, Shenzhen.

Social Security Board Investment in the National Bank of the Virgin Islands

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 - 11:22am

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering here today to witness what is indeed a historical event in the advancement of both the National Bank of the Virgin Islands and the BVI Social Security Board. 

Premier Smith Reiterates The Government’s Commitment To Financial Services

Thursday, 30 November 2017 - 4:33pm

Speaking at a roundtable event hosted at BVI House London, Premier Dr. Hon. D. Orlando Smith, OBE has welcomed the tremendous support offered by the financial services industry in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

Electricity Corporation Gets More Help With Restoration

Monday, 27 November 2017 - 9:58am

General Manager of the British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Mr. Leroy Abraham has said that the restoration of electricity in the Virgin Islands is moving faster than expected.

Electrical Inspection Process For Buildings

Wednesday, 25 October 2017 - 4:07pm

Residents are asked to follow the following steps for electrical inspection through the Electrical Inspection Unit (EIU).

Closure Of The Territory’s Airports Due To The Passage Of Hurricane Irma

Monday, 4 September 2017 - 4:26pm

The BVI Airports Authority announces the phased approach closure of the Territory’s airports, starting today, Monday 4th September 2017, due to the passage of Hurricane Irma.
 

BVI Financial Institutions’ Reporting Deadlines Extended

Monday, 14 August 2017 - 1:26pm

The public, especially the BVI Financial Institutions that have reporting obligations to be satisfied in the year 2017 are being notified that the authority’s email and the web-based portal the BVI Financial Account Reporting System (BVIFARS) are down, as a result of the Tropical Wave that affected the Territory last week.

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