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Tenders Invited for Floor Polishing at Enis Adams Primary School
The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports is inviting qualified contractors to submit tenders for the floor polishing of seventeen (17) classrooms at the Enis Adams Primary School in Meyers, Tortola.
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Government Invites Tenders for Construction of Two Reserved Parking
The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports) is inviting tenders for the construction of two reserved parking lots at the Elmore Stoutt High School in Road Town, Tortola.
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Tender Open for Aluminium Window Installation at ESHS
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting qualified contractors to submit tenders for the fabrication and installation of a custom aluminium horizontal rail window at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) in Road Town, Tortola.
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Tender Notice for Construction of Access Gate to Incinerator Plant
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites tenders for the construction of the access gate for the Pockwood Pond Dumpsite. The successful contractor would be required to construct access gate with the specifications below at the Pockwood Pond Dumpsite
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Tender for Construction of Concrete Slab for Generator at ESHS New Block
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the construction of a reinforced concrete slab to support a generator at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) New Block in Road Town, Tortola.
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Civil Registry and Passport Office Advises of new U.S. Visa Guidance
The Civil Registry and Passport Office is advising members of the public of new guidance issued by the United States Department of State regarding the process related to various categories of visas.
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Limited-Time Access for Commercial Vessels in the Territory
Effective 1st June 2025, new maritime regulations in the Virgin Islands take effect. Amendments to the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act and the Commercial Recreational Vessels Licensing Act introduce stricter rules for intra-trading between local ports. Only licensed BVI vessels may operate freely, while non-BVI vessels require limited-time waivers, inspection certification, and fees. Certain exemptions apply, including small cruise ships and locally licensed recreational vessels.
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Statement by Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer at the Ribbon Cutting and Official Commissioning of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project
Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow citizens of our beautiful Virgin Islands. Today marks a landmark moment in our collective journey toward a greener, more resilient future with the inauguration of the Fanegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System. This facility powers the island with clean energy for more than 12 hours a day during peak usage—especially now in the height of the tourist season and following the internationally known Lobster Fest—and can run on renewables alone for up to 19 hours. It also symbolises our deep commitment to the principles enshrined in our National Sustainable Development Goals—particularly responsible consumption, climate action, and affordable, clean energy for all.
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Public Consultation on Human Rights Commission Bill Launched
The Office of the Deputy Governor has launched the Public Education and Consultation process for the Human Rights Commission Bill, 2025. The Bill aims to establish a commission responsible for investigating human rights complaints and promoting awareness. It will consist of five commissioners, with appointments from the Governor, Premier, Leader of the Opposition, and Chief Justice. Public meetings to discuss the Bill will begin on March 10 across the Virgin Islands. Residents can view the Bill and share feedback at bvi.gov.vg/humanrights.
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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.