Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has stated that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is the most significant advancement of  the Territory’s civil protection network, since the introduction of the Social Security system some thirty years ago.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is ensuring that the BVI Forward campaign designed to further strengthen the financial services sector, has support on both sides of the House of Assembly.

The Territory is on the path to economic growth following the delivery of the 2016 Budget Address by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE yesterday.

The BVI Airports Authority Ltd. hereby advises that, presently, it has no active or pending legal action against BVI Airways.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has outlined his vision tor moving the Territory towards self-sustainability.

Roadside vendors and owners of food establishments are reminded that they are to be registered and licensed in order to operate within the Territory.

The Government of Virgin Islands is providing outlets for students to stimulate positive behaviour and reduce bullying.

Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2016:

Thursday, April 21 is designated as a public holiday in the Virgin Islands in observance of the 90^th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 50^th Anniversary of her first visit to the Territory.

A competition for the creation of a Territorial Pledge was officially launched as the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to work on building national pride among the youth and the population in general.