Chief Fire Officer of the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service, Mr. Zebalon McLean is urging the public to remain vigilant when engaging in activities on, in and around the Territory’s waters as the VI observes “World Drowning Prevention Day.”

The winners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2022-Scavenger Hunt have been announced.

Property owners in the Virgin Islands are reminded that Property Tax for the year 2022 is due and payable from September 1 to November 30.

Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has hailed the recent X-Mas in July event as a “major success” and said these types of events contribute to the Territory’s changing tourism ‘off’ season.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for construction of the New Social Home in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer has said that the residents of Frenchman’s Cay now have a first class bridge following the completion of the project.

The Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cane Garden Bay, said to be a ‘World Class’ project, was commissioned at a ceremony last week. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving forward with the necessary steps to enact a reduction from 7-percent (7%) to 3.5-percent (3.5%) on the money services levy.

The International Tax Authority (ITA) is pleased to announce the amendments entitled:

1. The Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) (Amendment) Act, 2022; and
2. The International Tax Authority (Amendment) Act, 2022.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently away from the Territory on an official visit to the United Kingdom (UK).