Environmental Health Division

The Environmental Health Division delivers a host of environmental health services through five existing programmes:

• Food Hygiene
• Water Quality and Institutional Hygiene
• Vector Control
• Wastewater and General Environmental Sanitation
• Port Health

The activities of the specific programmes are carried out by trained Environmental Health Officers, who are assigned to the Public Health District and, in some cases, to special duties

Building Authority

Welcome to the Building Authority of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), your trusted partner in fostering a safe, sustainable, and vibrant built environment. We are the official regulatory body responsible for overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure throughout the territory.

Our Mission Our mission is to ensure that all construction within the BVI adheres to

International Tax Authority

The International Tax Authority was established by the International Tax Authority Act, 2018 to take a proactive stance in relation to all cross–border tax matters that currently affect or have the potential to affect the Virgin Islands. The core responsibilities of the ITA are outlined in detail in section 4(1) of the International Tax Authority Act, 2018.

The responsibilities of

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force

Our Vision

To excel at serving and protecting the people, places, and communities of the Virgin Islands.

Our Mission

To keep the people, places, and communities of the Virgin Islands safe. We will achieve this through:

• The provision of visible and responsive policing services across all communities,
• Upholding the law and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice,
• Reducing crime

Department of Immigration

To contribute to the security and prosperity in building a stronger and better Virgin Islands, by operating a fair but firm immigration control that regulates and facilitates the movement of people through Virgin Islands borders, while exercising sound judgement in the performance of duties and ensuring that we respond to the needs of our customers in an efficient, effective, and

National Council on Human and Social Development

The National Council on Human and Social Development (COHSOD) is a statutory body established by the Government of the Virgin Islands. It serves as the primary advisory body on matters relating to human and social development, with a focus on improving the well-being of individuals and communities across the territory.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy Leadership 

COHSOD defines the national policy framework

Water & Sewerage Department

Our Vision

The Water and Sewerage Department is a customer-oriented government department that facilitates the delivery of quality and affordable water supply and sewage disposal services to all residents of the Virgin Islands.

Our Mission

We seek to ensure the provision of a continuous supply of safe, potable water and an environmentally sound sewage disposal service to all residents of

National Health Insurance Investment Committee

The National Health Insurance Investment Committee (NHIIC) is a statutory body established under the National Health Insurance Act, 2004, tasked with overseeing the investment management of the National Health Insurance Fund in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The committee's role is crucial in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the National Health Insurance (NHI) program, which provides healthcare coverage

Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs

The Department of Trade & Consumer Affairs functions as a one-stop business center, and as an interface between the business community and the government, focusing on both specific sector needs and areas for industry/trade development for economic growth.

The overall aim of the department is to increase competitiveness and scientific excellence of the local industries and business sector in order

Department of Facilities Management

Our Mission

The Department of Facilities Management (DFM) is committed “to professionally provide maintenance, custodial and security services by ensuring that government-owned and leased facilities are safe, clean and well maintained; and provide courier and chauffeur services to efficiently manage government’s mail and transportation services in accordance with government policies and procedures.”   

Our Vision 

To be a leading