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.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is requesting tenders for the Construction of a New Social Home at Fat Hog’s Bay.

Fully vaccinated travellers entering the British Virgin Islands via sea now have the option to enter through four of the Territory’s main seaports of entry.

The National Disaster Management Council (NDMC), is set to meet virtually on Friday, June 18, to discuss Territorial hurricane readiness and consider strategic steps to finalise seasonal preparedness for the Territory.

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), is announcing the reopening of the following ports for fully vaccinated travellers and crew on 17 June 2021 per the 9^th June Cabinet approval.