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‘Virgin Islands - Alphabetical Heritage’ Launches November 2

Monday, 17 October 2016 - 3:45pm

Local author and historian, Dr. Quincy Lettsome will launch his latest book, ‘Virgin Islands: An Alphabetical Heritage’ on Wednesday, November 2.

Fire Safety Week Exposes Hidden Fire Hazards

Friday, 14 October 2016 - 4:23pm

After a week filled with events in observance of Fire Safety Awareness Week, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service says it is pleased with the community support they received in response to efforts to highlight the importance of fire safety. 

Use Of Statistics Improves The Lives Of BVI Residents

Friday, 14 October 2016 - 1:03pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands today joins its regional counterparts - Caribbean Community (CARICOM) – to raise awareness on the importance of statistics on the occasion of Caribbean Statistics Day, observed annually on October 15.

Premier Discloses Government Plan To Create Investment Policy

Friday, 14 October 2016 - 12:49pm

The Government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) plans to develop an investment policy that will help to attract value-added services to the local economy.

Premier Smith On BVI Asian Trade Mission; Hon. Pickering Is Acting Premier

Friday, 14 October 2016 - 12:40pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is currently travelling to the Asia Pacific Region where he will lead a delegation on the BVI ASIAN Trade Mission.

Tenders Invited For Supply And Installation of Emergency System

Thursday, 13 October 2016 - 5:07pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of Telecommunications Radio Frequency Equipment for the Next Generation 9‐1‐1 (NG911) Emergency system.

Live To Tell—DDM Marks International Day For Disaster Reduction

Thursday, 13 October 2016 - 3:09pm

The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is commemorating the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) with a series of activities aimed at raising awareness about disaster risk reduction while highlighting how the department and the people of the BVI have been reducing disaster risk.

Electricity Linesmen To Provide Restoration Support In Bahamas

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 - 4:55pm

The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has sent a four member team to provide hurricane restoration support in the Bahamas, as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. 

BVI Delegation Heads To Asia For Trade Mission

Wednesday, 12 October 2016 - 1:25pm

BVI Finance, in collaboration with the Premier’s Office and BVI House Asia, is hosting the 2016 BVI Asian Trade Mission in an effort to deepen and expand the British Virgin Islands’ footprint in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

2017 Public Holidays

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 - 11:45am

Acting in accordance with Section 5 (b) of the Public Holidays Act (Cap 199), as amended, Cabinet has approved the following public holidays for 2017:

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