Press Releases

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BVI Under Evaluation For Emergency Management Accreditation

Topic: Disaster Preparedness | Posted By:

 
Tuesday, 2 December 2014 - 4:15pm

By the end of this week, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will know whether its National Disaster Management Programme (NDMP), led by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), has met the required standards and can be considered for accreditation from the United States based Emergency Management Accreditation Programme (EMAP).

Alternative Secondary Education Programme Graduates Nine

Topic: Education | Posted By:

 
Tuesday, 2 December 2014 - 3:45pm

Nine persons have beaten the odds and earned their Secondary Education School Leaving Certificates as part of the Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) Graduation Exercise for the Class of 2014.

3rd Annual Clash Of The Carolers Focuses On The Youth

Topic: Community Development, Social Welfare | Posted By:

 
Monday, 1 December 2014 - 4:45pm

In an effort to reinforce youth participation in rejuvenating the culture of the Virgin Islands, the Social Development Department is hosting the Clash of the Carolers: School Choir Christmas Sing Out.

Premier Smith: ‘Focused Efforts In Tourism Have Been Fruitful’

Topic: Tourism | Posted By:

 
Monday, 1 December 2014 - 4:45pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is looking forward to another strong year from the tourism sector, as Government of the Virgin Islands continues with its focused and strategic efforts in the further development of the sector.

Special Radio Programme To Feature E-Government

Topic: Government Information Services, Information (including monitoring of broadcast media and press), Information Technology | Posted By:

 
Monday, 1 December 2014 - 12:45pm

Government is forging ahead in its drive to transform its website to make it the central point of access to the services that its ministries, departments and units provide to the public.

Specialist To Enlighten Residents In BVI Of FATCA Requirements

Topic: Finance and Fiscal Policy | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 11 September 2014 - 10:00am

In providing more information to the Territory’s residents on the United States (U.S.) Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA, the Government of the Virgin Islands has invited a FATCA specialist to deliver special presentations to individuals affected by the United States law.

2015 Public Holidays

Topic: Government Information Services | Posted By:

 
Thursday, 11 September 2014 - 9:00am

Acting in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2015:

Premier Talks About Future Of Offshore Financial Centres

Topic: Finance and Fiscal Policy | Posted By:

 
Wednesday, 10 September 2014 - 10:00am

In discussions on the future of off-shore financial centres, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE, presented his insights today at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club during a luncheon meeting hosted by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

BVI Government Signs IGA To Improve US FATCA Cooperation

Topic: Finance and Fiscal Policy | Posted By:

 
Monday, 30 June 2014 - 3:30pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands has taken another step towards improving its profile of cooperation in the global landscape.

BVI Initials Final Text Of FATCA Inter-Governmental Agreement

Topic: Finance and Fiscal Policy | Posted By:

 
Tuesday, 11 March 2014 - 12:15pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands and the Government of the United States concluded its negotiations On March 6, 2014, and initialled the final text of an Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA) in respect of the US Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), paving the way for its imminent signing and implementation in Territory.

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