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Hull Appointed to Two Statutory Boards
The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that two appointments for Ms. Ayana Hull have been published in today’s edition of the Virgin Islands Official Gazette, which is available now on the Gazette website (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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Water Disruption Notice 25th June 2025
The public is advised of scheduled water disruptions on June 25: from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Belle Vue to Meyers Estate area, and from 9:00 a.m. on June 25 until 6:00 a.m. on June 26 in the Sea Cows Bay to Pockwood Pond area. We deeply regret any inconvenience caused.
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Two Schools Advance in Inter-Secondary School Preliminary Debates
St. George’s Secondary School and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) won the first round of the Ministry of Education’s annual Inter-Secondary School debates. They will compete in the Semi-Final Round on 26th February 2025. St. George’s will face VISTS, and Bregado Flax Educational Centre will compete against Elmore Stoutt High School. Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe highlighted the debates as a platform for developing essential skills, while Deputy Chief Educational Officer Mrs. Heida Selwood praised the students' impressive performances. The debates will be streamed on Facebook Live.
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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 Anti-Crime Summit Opens Today
The three-day Anti-Crime Summit, themed: “OUR Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory” will commence today 24th September until Friday, 26th September with an aim to garner stakeholder input for the development of a comprehensive National Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy.
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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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Public Invitation – Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025
The Government of the Virgin Islands, under the banner of the National Security Council, invites the public to attend the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025, to be held under theme “Our Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory”, from 24th – 26th September 2025.
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Anti-Crime Summit Quote
The Government of the Virgin Islands, under the banner of the National Security Council, invites the public to attend the Virgin Islands Anti-Crime Summit 2025, to be held under the theme “Our Virgin Islands: Safe Communities, Prosperous Territory”, from 24th – 26th September 2025.