Importers of unclaimed goods left for more than two months at Her Majesty’s Customs and the BVI Ports Authority are advised that these items must be cleared by Friday, April 6 to avoid having them sold at public auction.

Public officers numbering more than one thousand responded to the clarion call and turned out to witness the official launch of the much anticipated Public Service Transformation Initiative at Tortola Pier Park on March 26.

The Territory is continuing cleanup efforts in preparation for the return of the Norwegian and Disney Cruise lines.

Twelve (12) students from the Elmore Stoutt High School are undergoing training by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) designed for teenagers.

Ms. Elise Donovan, Director of BVI House Asia, has met with the new Director General of Shenzhen Foreign Affairs Office, Ms. Cai Ying; Deputy Director General, Mr. Yao Weizhi; and Director of Protocol Division, Ms. Claire Xie today in Civic Center, Shenzhen.

Entrepreneurs and job seekers throughout the Territory received insight into opportunities being offered in the Territory’s leading industry during a Financial Services Opportunities Expo.

Assuring that guests to the British Virgin Islands have an excellent guest service experience is a high priority of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB).  As a demonstration of that commitment, the Board has ensured that four of its employees were trained under the Hospitality Assured (HA) Programme; two as advisors and two as assessors.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has said that his  Government remains on a mission to position the Virgin Islands stronger, smarter, greener and better and more resilient following the unprecedented trio of 2017.  

It is going to be an atmosphere with a relaxed setting, filled with energy, enthusiasm and a renewed sense of direction for the Public Service.