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STATEMENT IN OBSERVANCE OF WORLD DIABETES DAY
Today, The Virgin Islands joins the global community in observing World Diabetes Day 2025 under the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages.” This year’s theme highlights the reality that diabetes affects people from all walks of life. It does not discriminate, affecting individuals of every age, gender and background, from our youngest children to our most senior citizens. That is why it calls for a unified and comprehensive response from all of us.
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New Land-Based Emergency Shelter List Available
Residents and visitors of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to review the updated 2025 Land-based Emergency Shelter List, now available online at bvi.gov.vg and www.bviddm.com. This list, published under Part V, Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act (2003), provides essential information to help the public prepare for emergencies.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 16th and 23rd October 2024
The Cabinet meeting on 16th October 2024, chaired by His Excellency, Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, was held at the Premier's Conference Room with all members present.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meeting of 11 December 2024
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands held a meeting on December 11, 2024, chaired by Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce at the Premier's Conference Room. All Cabinet members were present.
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Remarks by Premier Wheatley at the Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference
On behalf of the Government and people of the Virgin Islands, it is my privilege to welcome you to our shores for this year’s Overseas Territories Attorneys General Conference. We are honoured to host you, and we extend a particularly warm Virgin Islands welcome to those who have travelled to be with us in person. We hope that, even with the important work ahead, your visit will not be all business. You are, after all, in one of the premier tourist destinations in the hemisphere, and we trust you will find a moment to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of these islands.
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Governor Daniel Pruce Appoints Honourable Marlon A. Penn as Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition
His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce has appointed Honourable Marlon A. Penn, Representative for the 8th District, as leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, in accordance with section 70 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order, 2007.
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Calls for Vigilance as North Sound Sees Rising Marine Activity
The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) in the Premier’s Office is urging all mariners operating in the North Sound area to prioritise safety, especially as marine activity continues to increase across The Virgin Islands.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 20th and 27th August, 2025
Cabinet Meeting – 20th August, 2025 His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, chaired the meeting held on 20th August, 2025. All Members were present.
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Cabinet Decisions - Meetings of 9th, 15 and 23rd October, 2025
Cabinet Meeting – 9th October, 2025 His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce, chaired the meeting held on 9th October, 2025. All Members were present.
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Financial Institutions to Prepare for Common Reporting Standards 2.0 Requirements
The Virgin Islands will implement the OECD’s updated Common Reporting Standard (CRS 2.0) effective 1st January 2026, requiring Financial Institutions to collect new data throughout 2026 and submit it to the International Tax Authority by May 2027. Key changes include expanded definitions to cover digital products, crypto-assets, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), enhanced due diligence procedures, and clarified reporting requirements. These updates align with the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, Revised Edition 2020. The Virgin Islands has also committed to adopting the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2028.