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Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 15th And 22nd January 2025
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands met on January 15, 2025, chaired by His Excellency Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce at the Premier's Conference Room. All members were present except the Attorney General, who was overseas; Solicitor General Mrs. Jo-Ann Williams-Roberts attended as Acting Attorney General.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 18th, 25th and 30th June 2025
CABINET DECISIONS 18th, 25th and 30th June 2025
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Ministry of Financial Services Advances Cross Agency Collaboration
The Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation is working to streamline services and make it easier to do business in the Virgin Islands.
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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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Multi-agency Task Force Created for Student Support and Intervention
Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Honourable Sharie de Castro, has announced the launch of two key initiatives—the Steering Group on Student Wellbeing and a multi-agency Task Force on Student Support and Intervention—to tackle rising student misconduct across the Virgin Islands. Highlighting troubling data presented to the National Security Council, the minister outlined a comprehensive Framework for Student Support and Wellbeing, which includes expanded counselling, social-emotional learning, teacher training, and alternative education options. School-level efforts such as the Student Behaviour Committee at Bregado Flax Educational Centre and the BEAM Programme at Elmore Stoutt High School are already making strides in supporting at-risk students. These national and community-driven interventions aim to address root causes of behavioral issues and ensure holistic student development across the Territory.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 29th October
His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, chaired the meeting held on 29th October, 2025.
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Professional Guidelines for Picture Taking
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has announced that, effective immediately, all submitted photographs must meet official passport-size standards. Individuals are advised to use professional digital photography services to ensure compliance. Appointments with the department can be made at https://appointments.gov.vg, and further inquiries can be directed to 468-4707 or 468-4708.
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Invitation to Tender Design and Installation Services for Hospital Generator Connectivity at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in the British Virgin Islands was established to implement the Government’s recovery plan following the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
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Bids Invited for Electrical Renovation at Alexandrina Maduro School
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting qualified contractors to submit tenders for the lighting and electrical renovation at the Alexandrina Maduro Primary School located in Baugher’s Bay, Tortola.
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Tender for Construction of Concrete Slab at ESHS New Block
The Government of the Virgin Islands 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.