Twenty Virgin Islands residents are the newest registered British Citizens after they received certificates and recited the Affirmation of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty during a ceremony at Government House Thursday morning.

The Government of the Virgin Islands welcomes the good news that the United Kingdom (UK) has today updated its categorisation of the Virgin Islands by including it on the green list for travel.   

The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is expected to be active and Government agencies in the Virgin Islands continue to make preparations to Be Ready and Stay Ready.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting sealed bids for the supply and installation of furniture for the various departments situated in the Vanterpool and Flax buildings on Virgin Gorda.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been monitoring the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) initiative on ‘Tax Challenges Arising from Digitalisation’ and noted with interest the 5^th June, 2021 communique of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Communiqué committing to a global minimum tax of at least 15 percent.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be implementing changes to the home quarantine process effective tomorrow June 24.

Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial Member Honourable Sharie de Castro has made a donation of kitchen supplies to the seniors of the East End/Long Look Community Centre.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a COVID-19 Income Support Programme to support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Road Town, June 21, 2021 – Pursuant to the public announcement made by Premier and Minister with responsibility for Ports, Andrew Fahie, on Thursday, April 8th, regarding the deferment of port fee increases to 2022, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority officially advises all stakeholders that the majority of fees have been deferred to January 2022.

Pursuant to the public announcement made by Premier and Minister with responsibility for Ports, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, on Thursday, April 8th, regarding the postponement of port fee increases to 2022, the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority officially advises all stakeholders that the majority of fees, included those scheduled to take effect next month, will be postponed to January 2022.