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Premier Wheatley Welcomes Record-Breaking Charter Yacht Show in 2025
Premier Wheatley Welcomes Record-Breaking Charter Yacht Show in 2025 Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley celebrated the successful opening of the annual BVI Charter Yacht Show (CYS) on Tuesday 11 November, highlighting its record-breaking attendance and participation as a strong indicator of a vibrant and robust charter season ahead for the territory. The show, which wrapped up last Friday14 November, saw unprecedented figures that exceeded pre-Irma levels.
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Hong Kong Financial Services Round Table
The Premier of the Virgin Islands welcomed attendees to a roundtable with BVI financial services firms in Hong Kong. He emphasized the importance of Hong Kong and Mainland China to BVI's financial industry, highlighting the BVI Government's commitment to maintaining relationships and ensuring the industry’s growth. The Premier discussed recent regulatory changes, the need for collaboration, and BVI’s adherence to international standards. He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to protecting the financial services industry’s viability and safeguarding clients’ security, ensuring compliance with global regulations. He expressed optimism about BVI retaining its position as Greater China’s preferred offshore financial jurisdiction by the end of 2025.
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Premier's Remarks – HK Financial Services Round Table
The Premier of the Virgin Islands welcomed financial services representatives in Hong Kong, emphasizing the importance of Hong Kong and Mainland China to BVI’s financial industry. He highlighted BVI’s ongoing engagement with regulatory changes and its commitment to maintaining high international standards. The Premier outlined the political approach to the financial services industry, stressing its economic importance and adherence to international regulations. He affirmed BVI’s dedication to protecting the industry’s integrity, safeguarding clients’ security, and dispelling any misrepresentations. The Premier expressed optimism that BVI would retain its position as Greater China’s preferred offshore finance jurisdiction by the end of 2025.
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Statement by Honourable Sharie B. de Castro Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports on the Approach To Addressing Serious and Extreme Student Misbehaviour
On June 3, 2025, Minister Sharie B. de Castro addressed the alarming rise in serious student misbehaviour, including drug use, violence, and inappropriate conduct in public secondary schools. In response, the Ministry of Education has launched a multi-agency effort involving health and law enforcement partners, established a Student Wellbeing Steering Group and Intervention Task Force, and developed a comprehensive support framework focusing on prevention, counselling, restorative justice, and alternative education. Schools have implemented targeted programmes like BEAM and behaviour committees, while international models from the UK are being adapted locally. The Minister called for community-wide support through trained volunteer mentors and emphasized that addressing these challenges requires collective action from schools, government, and society.
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Ministry of Health Signs Contract to Remove Derelict Vehicles
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has awarded a $110,000 contract to ENS Excavation Trucking for the removal of approximately 500 derelict vehicles from a site in Havers. This initiative aims to improve public health, environmental safety, and community aesthetics. Minister Vincent O. Wheatley emphasized the importance of sustainable waste management, and the project will be overseen by the Ministry and the Department of Waste Management.
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Two New Books Celebrate Agriculture, Sustainability, and Culture
Two new books by local farmers Jeffrey and Arona Forbes—Johnny the Great Rooster and Arona’s First Garden Colouring Book—will launch on May 8 at Transformation Church International. The books aim to educate children on sustainable farming, the role of chickens in agriculture, and the basics of gardening, while also preserving Virgin Islands cultural heritage. Deputy Director of Culture Anne Lennard praised the authors for their dedication to education and environmental stewardship, noting their contributions as both practical and culturally significant. The event will include readings, signings, and a chance to meet the authors.
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New Website Transition Begins for the Government of the Virgin Islands
The Government of the Virgin Islands is pleased to announce that the transition to its newly redesigned government website has officially begun.
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Derelict Vehicle Fee Returns On September 1
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced that the re-implementation of the derelict disposal fee will commence September 1.
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Environmental Health Officer Joins Melissa Relief Efforts in Jamaica
Environmental Health Officer Frandy Felix was deployed to Jamaica to assist with Post-Hurricane Melissa Relief Effort orgainised by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
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Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Seeks Public Input on New Environmental Protection Legislation
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change is developing new legislation to enhance environmental protection in the Virgin Islands and is inviting the public to participate in a 5-minute survey. The survey seeks feedback on the importance of environmental protection and support for improved legislation. The survey is available online until April 15, 2025, and the Ministry encourages widespread participation. The Ministry aims to create policies that reflect community concerns and ensure sustainable use of the Virgin Islands' natural resources.