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115 Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens
A total of 115 individuals became British Overseas Territories Citizens following naturalisation ceremonies held on June 16 and 17 at Government House. The new citizens were welcomed by Governor Daniel Pruce, Acting Premier Honourable Julian Fraser, and Registrar General Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro, who emphasized the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship, including upholding the rule of law, contributing to society, and preserving the community’s culture and values. Governor Pruce highlighted the enrichment brought by cultural diversity, while the Acting Premier expressed joy at welcoming those who have contributed to the Virgin Islands. Naturalisation under the British Nationality Act, 1981, formally grants citizenship to eligible individuals, and the list of new citizens was publicly acknowledged.
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Statement: Ongoing Reforms to the Public Assistance Programme
Madam Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the status of the Public Assistance Programme and the Ministry of Health and Social Development’s ongoing work to modernise social assistance in The Virgin Islands, as we continue to strengthen support for individuals and families who need it most.
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Promethean ActivPanels Quotations Requested by the Ministry of Education
The Government of the Virgin Islands (GoVI) acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports (MEYAS) invites you to submit a quotation for the supplying of twenty (20) Promethean ActivPanels for public schools throughout the Territory.
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Ministry of Education Seeks Quotations for Medical Supplies
The Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is seeking qualified vendors to supply and deliver first aid supplies to public primary and secondary schools for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year.
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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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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.