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BVI Defends Its Record And Commitment To Global Financial Services Regulation
The BVI Government strongly denies recent allegations portraying the territory as a rogue state, refuting claims of facilitating corruption and disregarding global financial standards. The BVI has a 40-year track record of adhering to international transparency standards and participating in initiatives like US FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard. The territory has over 100 tax information exchange agreements and has invested in a beneficial ownership platform to support global law enforcement. The BVI's financial services industry is highly regulated, and it collaborates with the UK’s National Crime Agency and other agencies in anti-corruption efforts. The BVI also imposed sanctions on Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion. The government stresses the importance of global cooperation to tackle financial crime effectively.
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Honourable Luce Hodge Smith Statement on Miss BVI Pageant 2025
The Miss BVI Pageant Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development, has announced that the Miss BVI Pageant will not take place in 2025 due to planning and participation challenges. Despite this, the Ministry reaffirms its commitment to preserving the pageant's legacy and high standards. Appreciation was extended to Committee Chair Ms. Jno Lewis and her team for their dedication. The public will be updated on future plans, with anticipation for the pageant's return in 2026 to continue celebrating the talent and cultural pride of young Virgin Islands women.
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2025 Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme
The Department of Immigration is now accepting applications for the Student Vacation Visa Waiver Programme for the summer period, June to August 2025. Parents wishing to participate must apply at least three weeks before their child’s arrival. Eligible children must be 17 years or younger and currently enrolled in primary or secondary school abroad. Required documents include a written request from the parent, travel itinerary (departing no later than August 31), copies of the parent's passport bio page and immigration permit, accommodation verification, a school letter indicating term dates, and the child’s birth certificate. Applications may be submitted via email to immigrationinfo@gov.vg or in person at the Department of Immigration Headquarters.
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Supply of Transportation Services for VISTS Students from Virgin Gorda
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Supply of Transportation Services for Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies Students from Virgin Gorda: Road Town Jetty to the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies (VISTS) located at Baughers Bay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
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Supply of Printers for Secondary Schools
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the supply of printers to support Elmore Stoutt High School, Bregado Flax Educational Centre – Secondary Division, and the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies.
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Official Statement- Office of the Deputy Governor
On June 4, 2025, the Office of the Deputy Governor issued a statement addressing false claims suggesting that Deputy Governor David D. Archer, Jr. denied public officers their constitutional rights to freedom of expression and assembly, as protected under Sections 23 and 24 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007. The statement clarified that on May 30, 2025, the Deputy Governor received and acted on a request from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce, to share correspondence related to a peaceful demonstration with Senior Managers, enabling them to guide staff appropriately. The Deputy Governor also provided instructions on how officers could attend the march while ensuring continued delivery of public services, in accordance with established Public Service policies. The statement reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding individual rights and highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a Human Rights Commission.
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Open Tender for Consultancy - Change Manager (National Meteorological Services)
The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking consultancy services for the role of Change Manager to lead the establishment and development of comprehensive meteorological services in the British Virgin Islands.
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75 Years of Legislature Concert
The Virgin Islands Community is invited to come together for an evening of music and celebration as part of the ongoing 75th Anniversary of the restoration of the Virgin Islands Legislature. Bring your family, gather your friends, or simply come to be a part of this special Concert, at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Sunday, 23rd November, starting at 6:00 p.m.
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Disaster Preparedness Survey Launches Today
Today the Department of Disaster Management launches a survey aimed at understanding the Virgin Islands community’s knowledge of, and preparedness for, emergencies and disasters.
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Tender for Sealing of Roof at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Sealing of the Roof at the Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School (ESPPS), located at Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.