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VIRGIN ISLANDS ONLINE ED CARD PORTAL EXPERIENCING A DISRUPTION OF SERVICE
ChatGPT said: The Department of Immigration and His Majesty’s Customs have announced technical issues with the online ED Card Portal, causing a disruption in service. While the issue is being resolved, travelers are still permitted to enter the Territory without completing the Online ED Card. The departments apologize for any inconvenience and will provide updates once the issue is fixed. For further queries, contact the ED Team at edprocessing@gov.vg.
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Virgin Islands Government statement on Bank of Asia BVI Ltd
The Government of the Virgin Islands acknowledges the announcement that Bank of Asia BVI Limited has initiated the process of winding down its operations. In response, the Government affirms its support for all necessary regulatory procedures and emphasizes its continued confidence in the strength, stability, and integrity of the Territory’s financial services sector. For more details, the official press release can be found at the BVI Financial Services Commission website.
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Marine Safety Authority Update on Boating Accident Investigation
Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Mr. Jerome Padmore has said that the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), is making significant progress in the investigation of a boating incident which occurred on Saturday, July 26.
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Water Interruption Notice June 6
The public is advised that the water supply has been interrupted in several areas due to low reservoir levels. Affected areas include: Horsepath, Long Bush, Lower Estate, Huntums Ghut, Duffs Bottom, Hope Estate, Spring Ghut, Nottingham Estate, Little Dixs Hill, Josiah’s Bay, Long Look, Vanterpool Estate, Lambert Estate, Balsam Ghut, Hawks Nest, Belle Vue, Long Trench, Fahie Hill, Diamond Estate, Harrigan Estate, MacNamara, Meyers Estate, Brewers Bay, Spooners Estate, Cane Garden Bay, Road Town, Baughers Bay, Paraquita Bay, and Free Bottom. The Water and Sewage Department is working diligently to restore the supply, and any inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted.
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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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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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BVI Full Moon Party Kicks Off 2025 BVI Marketing In Puerto Rico
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) launched its summer marketing campaign in Puerto Rico with a BVI Full Moon Party on April 12 at Vivo Beach Club, Carolina. The event attracted over 800 guests and featured cultural performances, BVI-inspired cuisine, and travel raffles, promoting the BVI as an ideal summer destination. Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley highlighted the BVI’s hospitality and invited attendees to future events, including “Xmas in July” in Virgin Gorda. The campaign aims to boost tourism from Puerto Rico, emphasizing the BVI’s unique offerings and global travel accolades.
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Roof and Drain Cleaning at Francis Lettsome Primary School
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, is inviting tenders for the Roof and Drain Cleaning at Francis Lettsome Primary School (FLPS) located at Green Land, Tortola, Virgin Islands.
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Extension of Deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Prospect Reef
The Prospect Reef Board has extended the deadline for submitting responses to the Expression of Interest (EOI) to 3 April 2025. The site visit, previously scheduled for 6 February 2025, will now occur on 6 March 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
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Reminder of Legal Obligation to Report All Marine Accidents/Incidents
All vessel operators, charter companies, visiting charters, and bareboaters are reminded of their legal obligation to report all marine accidents and incidents occurring in Virgin Islands waters.