Police Service Commission

The commission's role is crucial in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the police force, as it acts as an intermediary between the police service and the government while upholding the principles of justice and public trust.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Appointment and Promotions: The Police Service Commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, and discipline of police officers within the British

Public Service Commission

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Public Service Commission (PSC) is a key statutory body responsible for overseeing the management and functioning of the public service within the territory. Its primary mandate is to ensure that the public service operates efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with established laws and regulations. The PSC plays a vital role in upholding the standards and

Library Services Committee

The Library Services Committee (LSC) of the British Virgin Islands plays a vital role in overseeing and enhancing library services across the territory. The committee is dedicated to ensuring that residents have access to high-quality library resources and services that support education, research, and lifelong learning.

Our Mission

The Library Services Committee is committed to advancing library services that meet

Financial Services Commission

The BVI Financial Services Commission is the Territory’s single regulatory authority for financial services business. The Commission authorises and licences entities and persons to conduct financial services business in compliance with relevant the Virgin Islands legislation.

Teaching Service Commission

The British Virgin Islands Teaching Service Commission (TSC) is a statutory body established to oversee and manage the teaching profession within the British Virgin Islands. Its primary role is to ensure that the education system in the territory is staffed by qualified, competent, and ethical educators, thereby promoting high standards in teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Appointment and Promotion of

BVI Health Services Authority

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is a statutory body responsible for managing and delivering public healthcare services across the British Virgin Islands. It operates healthcare facilities, ensuring access to quality medical care for all residents.

Responsibilities:

• Healthcare Services: Manages hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities, providing a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, outpatient services, and specialized

Judicial/Legal Services Commission

The British Virgin Islands Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) is a statutory body responsible for overseeing the judicial and legal services within the territory. The commission plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the judicial system by ensuring that it is staffed by competent and ethical professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Appointment of Judges and Legal

Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service

History

Under the Police Act 1961, Chapter 142 (Laws of the Virgin Islands) and subsidiary Legislation, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was once responsible for the firefighting in the BVI. In 1981, Mr. W. M. Ward, O.B.E., O.ST.J, F.I FIRE submitted a report to Government on the prospect of having an Independent Fire Service. Mr. Ward was appointed

Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands

The Public Library Services was established under the Public Library Services Ordinance in 1974 to be the legal depository for all government annual and departmental publications, and any other publication published in the Virgin Islands. The Public Library Services evolved from being just one library established by Mr. T. D. Green in 1943 in the J.E.W. Georges building on lower

Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation

The Ministry of Financial Services, Trade and Labour focuses on the regulation and oversight of financial institutions and services within the territory. Its responsibilities include managing banking regulations, monitoring financial markets, promoting financial stability, and implementing policies to support economic growth. The ministry also works on initiatives to enhance financial inclusion, consumer protection, and investor confidence.

It is also responsible