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Cabinet Decisions – Meeting of 15th April, 2026
His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce chaired the meeting held on 15th April, 2026. All Members were present, with the exception of the Minister for Communications and Works and the Attorney General, who were absent on official duty. The Chief Parliamentary Council attended the meeting on behalf of the Attorney General.
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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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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 6th,13th and 27th November 2024
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands held a special meeting on 6th November, 2024, chaired by His Excellency, Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, at the Premier's Conference Room. All members were present, except for the Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, who was abroad on official duty.
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PUBLIC ALERT: FRAUDULENT WEBSITE IMPERSONATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
PUBLIC ALERT: FRAUDULENT WEBSITE IMPERSONATING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising the public of a fraudulent website, www.bvima.uk, which falsely presents itself as affiliated with the Virgin Islands Shipping and Maritime Authority (VISMA) and the Government of the Virgin Islands.
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Financial Institutions to Prepare for Common Reporting Standards 2.0 Requirements
The Virgin Islands will implement the OECD’s updated Common Reporting Standard (CRS 2.0) effective 1st January 2026, requiring Financial Institutions to collect new data throughout 2026 and submit it to the International Tax Authority by May 2027. Key changes include expanded definitions to cover digital products, crypto-assets, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), enhanced due diligence procedures, and clarified reporting requirements. These updates align with the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, Revised Edition 2020. The Virgin Islands has also committed to adopting the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2028.
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The Virgin Islands Secures Top-Tier Recognition at Inaugural CPDMA
The Virgin Islands Secures Top-Tier Recognition at Inaugural CPDMA The Government of the Virgin Islands has been recognised as the top-three regional leader in public debt management at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards. This achievement underscores the Territory’s growing strength in fiscal governance and economic resilience.
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Premier Wheatley Attending High Level Meetings in the United Kingdom
Premier and Minister of Finance the Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley is away from the Territory attending high level meetings with Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories Honourable Stephen Doughty and other United Kingdom officials.
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Public Assistance Reforms Take Effect, Strengthening Support for the Vulnerable
The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially brought the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024 into force, strengthening the legal framework for delivering social support to the most vulnerable.
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Cabinet Decisions - 4th December 2024
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands held a special meeting on December 4, 2024, chaired by His Excellency, Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, at the Premier's Conference Room. All members attended, except for the Attorney General, who was abroad on official duty. Solicitor General Mrs. Jo-Ann Williams-Roberts attended the meeting as the acting Attorney General.
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Belonger Status Ceremony Welcomes New Members into The Virgin Islands Family
One hundred and thirteen individuals were officially welcomed into the Virgin Islands family on 29 January, 2026, during a Belonger Status Ceremony held at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Campus, Paraquita Bay.