The draft National Sustainable Development Plan will be placed on the Government of the Virgin Islands website bvi.gov.vg on January 15 for comments, recommendations and submissions from the public and industry stakeholders. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands acting through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is seeking the services of trained personnel within a local competent security company to perform security services for the transportation of Government funds.

Mr. Keith L. Flax, Ag. Managing Director, BVI Airports Authority, on behalf of the Board of Directors hereby informs the travelling public that:    

Effective Wednesday 5th January 2022:

1. The daily, Operational Hours of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, (EIS), will be:  7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. until further notice.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is confirming the passing of one person on New Year’s Day due to complications of COVID bringing the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 40.

Ms Natasha Ruscheinski, the founder of PAW BVI (Promoting Animal Welfare), is the Territory’s newest recipient of the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List for her contributions to animal welfare.

His Excellency the Governor, Mr. John Rankin, acting in accordance with the advice of the Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has prorogued the House of Assembly effective Friday, December 24 until such a time a new session is appointed.

The public is invited to “A TIME OF PRAISE and PRAYER” on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth II Park from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

The Chief Immigration Officer, Mr. Ian Penn has confirmed that the eleven (11) individuals pictured are persons of interest. 

The matter was immediately reported to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and is an ongoing and active investigation.

Families are invited to experience ‘Virgin Islands Cultural Christmas with a Twist through our food and music’ at the different locations throughout the Territory on December 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) Resolution on the ‘Question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly on 11^th December at the conclusion of its 76^th session.