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Cabinet Approves 2026 Public Holidays

|   Office of the Deputy Governor

The Office of the Deputy Governor advises that Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2026, acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act…

Disaster Preparedness Survey Launches Today

|   Department of Disaster Management

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.

Premier Wheatley Opens CTO Human Resources Conference, Emphasising People as the Core of Tourism

29 October 2025 Premier Wheatley Opens CTO Human Resources Conference, Emphasising People as the Core of Tourism Describing the theme of this year’s 11th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Tourism…

BVI Robotics Team Heads to Panama for 2025 FIRST Global Challenge

Five young Virgin Islanders are set to proudly raise the Territory's flag on the global stage as they compete in the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge in Panama City…

Virgin Islands Hosts Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus

Virgin Islands Hosts Caribbean UK Overseas Territories Leaders Caucus Leaders and senior representatives from the United Kingdom's Caribbean Overseas Territories (UK OTs) convened on Scrub Island on Wednesday, 22…

Financial Institutions to Prepare for Common Reporting Standards 2.0 Requirements

|   International Tax Authority

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…

Department Of Immigration Announces Introduction of Saturday Services

|   Immigration Department

The Department of Immigration is committed to improving accessibility, efficiency, and customer service in the Virgin Islands. Through initiatives such as the introduction of Saturday appointment services, the…

Public Service, Schools and Private Sector Join ShakeOut

|   Department of Disaster Management

Earthquake safety took centre stage as schools, workplaces and families across the Virgin Islands took part in the global ShakeOut exercise October 16.

Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island

24 October 2025 Marine Incident at Seal Dog Island Involving Catamaran ‘Borrowed Bounty’ The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) of the Premier’s Office is informing the…

BVI Strengthens Child Health Systems Through Capacity Building

|   Public Health

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has partnered with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen national systems for growth monitoring, nutrition surveillance, and early intervention…