The British Virgin Islands’ (BVI’s) financial services sector has continued to see strong growth in the first half of 2021, with a 68% increase in company incorporations and almost a three-fold (269%) increase in the registration of limited partnerships (LPs).

His Excellency the Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active.

The community of Virgin Gorda welcomed the official hand over of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) Secondary of buildings 2, 3 and the Administration Block on Friday, September 17.

Qualified persons are invited to submit applications for the position of Chairman of the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal by October 4.

Qualified persons are invited to submit applications for membership to the Physical Planning Authority and the Physical Planning Appeals Tribunal respectively by October 4.

The Water and Sewerage Department continues improvement efforts in the replacement of defective meters, with digital metres across the Territory.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed for a Capacity Building Initiative to develop highly skilled and adaptable leaders and officers within the Public Service.

Secretary General for the BVI National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, (UNESCO), Dr. Allison Flax-Archer has said the commission will focus on the protection of people, the planet and wildlife as it observes International Day of Peace.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has extended appreciation to the United States Virgin Islands for collaborating on the Vaccination Bubble Initiative that resulted in the vaccination of 234 persons.

Deputy Governor, Mr. David Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor from September 19 to 22 in the absence of Governor, Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG who will be out of the Territory.