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Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2025 Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that Act No. 19 of 2025 has been published for public viewing. It is available for review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.
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Financial Investigation Agency (Returns) Order, 2025 Available for Public Review
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that the captioned Statutory Instrument, No. 99 of 2025, has been published for public viewing. It is available for review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.
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Government of the Virgin Islands Clarifies Misinformation Revised
The Government of the Virgin Islands is warning the public about false information circulating on social media claiming that citizens can receive up to $3,000 per month. The disinformation comes from a fake website mimicking a local media house. The government advises the public to rely on official, verified channels for accurate information.
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Three Bills Gazetted For Public Review
The Cabinet Office has announced that three bills—the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Cruising and Home Port Permit (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Customs Management and Duties (Amendment) Bill, 2024—are now available for public review. They were introduced in the House of Assembly on January 13, 2025, and published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette on January 16, 2025. The bills can be accessed on the Gazette website. For more information, contact the Gazette Unit at 468-4336 or email gazette@gov.vg.
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Virgin Islands Scholarship Deadline Extended To March 28
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports has extended the Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme application deadline to March 28 for the 2025/2026 academic year. The programme covers various priority areas such as Education, Health, Technology, Business, and more. Applicants can submit their applications online at https://bvigov.smapply.io or through the Government of the Virgin Islands website. The Ministry is committed to fostering education and community development.
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Payment Issues on BVIFars Portal – Alternative Options Available for Bulk Payments
The British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority (BVIITA) advises users of the BVIFARS portal about current issues with credit card payments for bulk transactions. Users experiencing difficulties should email payments@bviita.vg with the subject “BVIFARs Payment difficulties” and detail the problem. Only users with “FI permissions” can make payments on the portal. Entities enrolled in BVIFARS must pay the annual fee unless deactivation was requested by April 8, 2025, or approved otherwise. Real-time service status updates for BVIFARS are available on the ITA website. For inquiries, contact info@bviita.vg or call 1-284-394-4415.
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IMMIGRATION AND PASSPORT (AMENDMENT) BILL GAZETTED FOR PUBLIC REVIEW
The public is advised that the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is now available for review. The Bill was introduced in the House of Assembly on April 3, 2025, and can be accessed on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website in Gazette No. 44 dated April 15, 2025. For more information, contact the Gazette Unit at 468-4336 or email gazette@gov.vg.
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Eight Bills Gazetted For Public Review
The Cabinet Office announced that eight Bills are available for public review on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website. These Bills were introduced and read a first time on February 11 and 13, 2025. The Bills are related to amendments in various areas, including drug trafficking, merchant shipping, criminal conduct, tobacco products, asset seizure, criminal justice cooperation, legal assistance, and customs management. For more information, contact the Gazette Unit at 468-4336 or email gazette@gov.vg.
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Early Detection Important for Cervical Cancer Prevention
Minister Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley highlighted the importance of cervical cancer screening and early detection during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. He urged women aged 21 to 65 to schedule regular screenings every 3-5 years. The Ministry of Health is promoting prevention, early detection, and education to combat cervical cancer. Dr. Arliene T. Penn, in partnership with Unite BVI, is offering free screenings until January 31. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death for women globally, with higher mortality rates in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Ministry is committed to improving public health.
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Virgin Islands Government statement on Bank of Asia BVI Ltd
The Government of the Virgin Islands acknowledges the announcement that Bank of Asia BVI Limited has initiated the process of winding down its operations. In response, the Government affirms its support for all necessary regulatory procedures and emphasizes its continued confidence in the strength, stability, and integrity of the Territory’s financial services sector. For more details, the official press release can be found at the BVI Financial Services Commission website.