International election observers have found that the British Virgin Islands 2023 General Election broadly met international standards. 

Following the elections held in the Territory on Monday 24 April 2023, the Governor has today received a letter from the elected members of the Virgin Islands Party, together with Mrs. Lorna Smith OBE, elected At Large Representative, that declares their support for the appointment of Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley as Premier of the Virgin Islands and for him to form the Government of the Virgin Islands in accordance with Section 52 of the VI Constitution Order, 2007.  

The Government of the Virgin Islands requests tenders for the Supply of three (3) customised Vehicles for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. 

A leak in a main water distribution pipe that resulted in a widespread water outage was identified and repaired on Friday, April 21.

The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the Virgin Islands Culture and Heritage Policy & Strategy 2023 to 2028.

The establishment of District Councils was approved by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands on 5th April to ensure the development of communities in the Virgin Islands.

The BVI Airports Authority is moving to ensure that the current system of airports within the Territory is improved and has engaged a firm to undertake a strategic and visioning plan for the next five (5) years.

A total of one thousand four hundred thirty-six (1436) ballots were cast on Advance Polling Day, April 20.

A team of international election observers has arrived in BVI to observe next week’s General Election. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR) Mission consists of a range of international observers, including from the Gambia, Gibraltar and Anguilla and will be in BVI from 16- 26 April.

Local author Mrs. Valerie Sims will launch her new book “Norman Island: True Treasure Tales” later this week.