Officials representing the Government of the Virgin Islands have held successful meetings with High Commissioners from Ghana and South Africa on developing cooperation in a range of sectors.

The British Virgin Islands has called for a level playing - field internationally between onshore and offshore jurisdictions.

Financial Secretary, Mr. Neil Smith and Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Office, Mr. Brodrick Penn represented the Territory at a meeting on anti-tax avoidance in Brussels last week.

Several infrastructural projects are under construction simultaneously throughout the Territory to enhance the road network.

The independent spirit of Virgin Islanders will be highlighted in this year’s Territory Day celebrations.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is keeping professionals in the financial services industry up to date on developments with the BVI Forward campaign.

All British Virgin Islands (BVI) Financial Institutions are notified that the BVI Financial Account Reporting System (BVIFARS) is now available. 

Director of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Mrs. Karia Christopher recently participated as a judge in the 2016 Capital Championship Entrepreneurial Tournament in Los Angeles, United States of America.

The Territory has recorded three new cases of HIV for this year, while seven new cases were recorded in 2015.

Food establishment owners, mobile unit vendors and operators are reminded that having hot water is mandatory before they can obtain a food licence.