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Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island
24 October 2025 Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island Involving Catamaran ‘Borrowed Bounty’ The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier’s Office is informing the public about a marine incident that occurred on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, around 11:00 p.m.
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Statement by Honourable Kye M. Rymer-Renewable and Energy Efficient Products to have Zero Percent Customs Duty
Good day, my fellow Virgin Islanders. I speak to you today not just as Minister responsible for alternative energy but as your neighbour — someone who cares deeply about the places we call home, the children we raise here, and the future we will leave them. A greener, more resilient, and energy-independent future for the Virgin Islands is within our reach.
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Transition of Economic Substance Filings from BOSSs to VIRRGIN
The International Tax Authority (ITA) advises Registered Agents that Economic Substance (ES) filing requirements will transition from the Beneficial Ownership Secure Search System (BOSSs) to the new VIRRGIN ES portal. Filings due in December 2025 (covering financial periods ending in July 2025) will be the last submissions made in the BOSSs portal. A short transition period may affect December filings, so Registered Agents with ES information available are encouraged to file early to avoid delays. Going forward, filings for financial periods ending after July 2025 will be completed in the VIRRGIN ES portal. Final closing dates for BOSSs and opening dates for VIRRGIN will be confirmed shortly. For questions or concerns, please contact the ITA.
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Eight Schools to Showcase Strategy and Skill at 2025 Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports will host its annual Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament on December 12th and 13th at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, bringing together young thinkers from across the Territory for two days of competition, strategy, and academic enrichment.
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Water Tanks Distributed to Farmers in Paraquita Bay to Strengthen Agricultural Resilience
Five farmers in Paraquita Bay are now better equipped to support their agricultural operations following the distribution of five 1,000-gallon water tanks under the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Integrated Land Management (ILM) / Sustainable Land Management (SLM) programme.
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Speech by His Excellency the Governor Daniel Pruce
His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, spoke at a Rotary Club of Tortola meeting on security in the Virgin Islands. He emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and that community involvement, like the work of Rotary and other volunteer organizations, is crucial in preventing crime and creating positive pathways for youth. He also discussed the role of the National Security Council (NSC) in addressing security challenges and improving collaboration across various agencies. The Governor highlighted the importance of supporting law enforcement, including the relaunch of Crimestoppers, and efforts to enhance the criminal justice system, including improving prison conditions and rehabilitation. He stressed that security is fundamental to the Virgin Islands' prosperity and that collective action is necessary to tackle the complex security issues the territory faces. The Governor expressed optimism about making progress on security challenges by the end of the year.
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Public Service Debt Report for the Second Quarter of 2025
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI) currently holds fifteen standard loans with four creditors: three domestic (CIBC Caribbean, Republic Bank, and the Social Security Board) and one external (Caribbean Development Bank). Domestic debt totals $71.77 million (47.1% of total debt), while external debt with CDB accounts for $80.49 million (52.9%). Most of the debt (79.2%, or $120.62 million) carries floating interest rates, primarily with SSB, CIBC, and CDB, while the remaining 20.8% ($31.64 million) is fixed-rate debt held across all creditors.
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VI Nurses’ Honoured for Contributions to Health Care System
Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, commended nurses across the Virgin Islands during a ceremony marking Nurses Week 2025, describing them as the “heartbeat of the healthcare system.” He highlighted their vital role in public health and national development, stressing the need for continued investment in the profession through improved compensation, training, and resources. Honourable Wheatley also announced progress on the revised Alliance Agreement between the National Health Insurance and the BVI Health Services Authority, aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health system and supporting the well-being of the Territory’s people.
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Statement by Premier, Honourable Dr. Natalio D Wheatley, on the Completion and Submission of the Government of the Virgin Islands Self-Assessment Report on the Implementation of the Recommendations of the 2022 British Virgin Islands Commission of Inquiry
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley announced the completion and submission of the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Self-Assessment Report on the implementation of the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. This report, along with the Governor’s final review and public submissions, will help the UK determine whether to lift the Order in Council which allows for potential direct rule. The Premier confirmed that 46 of 48 recommendations have been completed, with the remaining two requiring external constitutional or judicial action. He also introduced the Governance Reform Transition Plan to guide continued implementation and public education. Dr. Wheatley expressed gratitude to all involved and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to stronger self-governance and ongoing reform.
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Statement by Honourable Kye M. Rymer- Water as a National Critical Priority
Good day, Virgin Islands, On the nineteenth of June, I stood before you to declare water a national critical priority and to share the Government’s commitment to addressing the decades-long challenges in our water system. I acknowledged then, as I do now, the hardships our people and businesses continue to face with unreliable supply, and I said that action and not words would follow.