The Ministry of Communications and Works in collaboration with the Public Works Department is reminding motorists of upcoming road works in the Territory.

The statutory deadline of Tuesday, May 31 for US FATCA reporting obligations under the agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the British Virgin Islands to improve tax compliance and to implement FATCA has been extended to Friday, June 17.

BVI Finance, in collaboration with TEAM BVI Latin America, hosted a series of events in Latin America to promote the BVI as the premier offshore financial services jurisdiction and mark the return of the BVI Road Show. 

Depositors of financial institutions in the Territory will be provided protection following the enactment of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Act 2016.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is pleased with the progress of on-going road works under the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Loan.

Twenty nine individuals from several Government departments are now equipped with emergency response skills.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is embarking on a population survey to gauge general perception of the financial services industry as part of the BVI Forward campaign.  

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) officially launched its own flag and pledge on the school campus earlier today. 

The BVI has highlighted the positive role of financial services and deepened its international cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean at the 36th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN ECLAC).

Residents and visitors participating in the 2016 Poker Run this weekend are being urged to practice proper marine safety.