A delegation from the British Virgin Islands recently attended the Seatrade Cruise Global 2018 Conference held from March 5 to 8 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE has said that the setting up of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) as a body with an independent board will allow for greater efficiency.

On 18^th December 2017, BVI Finance in conjunction with the Government’s Committee to Revitalize Financial Services, initially made an announcement about mounting a Financial Services Opportunities Expo which is now set to take place on 22^nd March, 2018.

Eleven persons are now British citizens after having been previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories citizens.

The Ministry of Education and Culture’s annual Inter Secondary School Debates begin tomorrow Wednesday, March 14.  

Dozens of Women and girls supported the Information Fair held to observe International Women’s Day on March 8.

As part of its aggressive North American promotional campaign, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) has “sailed” into the South Florida area for a quartet of tradeshows and events.  Director of Tourism Sharon Flax-Brutus said, “Having high visibility in the marketplace confirms that we are ready to welcome both our loyal repeat guests, as well as new ones.” 

The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is providing additional support to the recovery of the Territory’s Health Sector through funding from a number of donors.

The Territory’s residents paid homeage to the Virgin Islands’ first Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt at the 23^rd Annual Memorial Celebration and 18^th Wreath Laying ceremony on March 5.

Mr. David DaCosta Archer, Jr. was sworn in as the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands on Thursday, March 1 at a ceremony held at Government House.