BVI Finance welcomes positive comments made by the UK Home Secretary reflecting the level of cooperation between UK and BVI law enforcement authorities, following a review into the implementation of the Exchange of Notes (EoN) on Beneficial Ownership information, 18 months after its initial introduction.

The Labour Department will be renamed to the Department of Labour and Workforce Development as the Government of the Virgin Islands moves to improve labour relations and develop the Territory’s workforce.

In anticipation of the 65^th Annual Emancipation Celebrations, the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Parade (VIFF) Sub-committee in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee will be hosting a Celebratory Dinner under the theme: -“Honouring all generations: Let’s commemorate the 65^th Emancipation Celebration.”

Deputy Governor Mr. David Archer, Jr. has pledged his full support to the Civil Service Association (CSA) following his first meeting with members of the interim executive body on Tuesday, June 25.

Director of the Water and Sewerage Department Mrs. Pearline Scatliffe-Leonard is urging residents of North Sound, Virgin Gorda to exercise patience while the new tank is being filled with water.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory attending the annual United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Pre-Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) Meeting and the inaugural UK/OT International Trade Summit in the Cayman Islands.

The BVI’s Complaints Commissioner, Mrs. Sheila Brathwaite was elected Vice President of the new board of the Caribbean Ombudsman Association (CAROA) at its 10th Biennial Conference held in Bermuda earlier this month.

Officials from the United Kingdom’s National Oceanography Centre have arrived in the Territory to deliver vital training in marine survey mapping to various departments of Government and Non-Governmental Organisations.

Six past legislators will be honoured and their contributions toward the Virgin Islands legislative history highlighted when the Territory observes its annual Territory Day On July 1.

Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority, Dr. Ronald Georges has said that the BVI Health Services Authority is making preparations for its accreditation review scheduled for later this year.