The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced the launch of a private sector consultation on the impact of country-by-country reporting as part of ongoing initiatives currently being undertaken by the OECD to update the international tax system.

The recent spectrum awards to telecommunications providers in the British Virgin Islands has been welcomed as a potential boost for the BVI Forward campaign to strengthen the financial services sector and the push to improve business infrastructure in the Territory. 

Mrs. Shirley Vanterpool-Evans has been appointed to the post of District Officer, Anegada with effect from September 1.

The Government of the Virgin Islands is encouraging local entrepreneurs to submit tenders for ‘supply and delivery’ of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Equipment and Supplies in Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs).

The British Virgin Islands and United States Virgin Islands will continue to strengthen ties as Premier and Minister of Finance of the British Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE and the Governor of the United States Virgin Islands, Kenneth E. Mapp convene the seventh meeting of the Inter Virgin Islands Council (IVIC).  

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) has taken its engage the population campaign to the Territory's teachers. 

Work on the Brandywine Bay project is moving forward as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to create a new leisure destination for residents and visitors.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has reiterated its commitment to fully equip the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to efficiently achieve its mandate.

The Ministry of communications and Works is carrying out several road projects this week, including expansions on water and sewerage mains.

Newly appointed Deputy Governor Mrs. Rosalie Adams is acting in the Office of Governor until Monday, September 19.