Supervisor of Elections, Ms. Juliette Penn will travel to White Plains, New York on Monday, November 7, as an observer to the United States of America General Elections 2016 which takes place on Tuesday, November 8.
Topic: International Affairs (including the British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre) | Posted By: aphillip
Thursday, 3 November 2016 - 5:00pm
Marking the 5th anniversary of the unique partnership between the British Virgin Islands and Hertfordshire, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, visited Hertfordshire today.
The Ministry undertook the initiative as part of a project to name public health facilities in honour of community stalwarts who have contributed significantly to the BVI health sector.
Topic: Trade and Business (including licenses) | Posted By: kduncan
Thursday, 3 November 2016 - 11:58am
All business owners in the Territory are reminded that the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is embarking on an educational campaign on the importance of business compliance. Director of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Karia Christopher stated, “The goal of this campaign is to educate the business community, inclusive of all businesses, on the importance of being compliant and raise awareness on the trade licensing process.”
The Ministry of Education and Culture, in collaboration with the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will launch the Financial Services Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Syllabus tomorrow, November 3.
Topic: International Affairs (including the British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre), Sports and Recreation, Youth Affairs | Posted By: aphillip
Wednesday, 2 November 2016 - 3:55pm
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has hailed the success of the BVI's twinning partnership with Hertfordshire County Council at his annual Premier's Reception at BVI House in London on October 31.
Topic: Banking (including the National Bank of the Virgin Islands) | Posted By: aphillip
Wednesday, 2 November 2016 - 1:09pm
Acting Premier, Dr. the Honourable Kedrick Pickering led a delegation to Antigua and Barbuda on behalf of Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE from October 27 to 28 to discuss issues and seek solutions relative to correspondent banking relationships and its consequence on the Caribbean.
Topic: International Affairs (including the British Virgin Islands International Finance Centre) | Posted By: aphillip
Wednesday, 2 November 2016 - 1:00pm
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has concluded a successful meeting of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Political Council of which he is currently President.
