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Activation of the National Emergency Operations Centre

Thursday, 10 May 2018 - 11:48am

The Department of Disaster Management is advising the BVI community that His Excellency the Governor, on the advice on Director Disaster Management and in consultation with the Honourable Premier, has authorised the activation of National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Level 2 in response to the fire at Cox Heath.

BVI Re-Elected As Vice Chair Of ECLAC

Wednesday, 9 May 2018 - 5:11pm

The British Virgin Islands has been re-elected as Vice Chair of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean’s (ECLAC) Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee (CDCC), which serves as permanent subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) for the Caribbean.

Timely Results Possible For Next General Election

Wednesday, 9 May 2018 - 9:47am

Timely and reliable results can be achieved for the next general election as discussions are on the table for the use of tabulating machines to tally election votes.

Community Urged to Unite Against Mosquito Bites

Tuesday, 8 May 2018 - 3:04pm

Residents of the Virgin Islands are urged to unite in the fight against mosquito bites as Mosquito Awareness Week continues.

BVI Gov’t Signs Official Agreement To Facilitate Housing Assistance

Friday, 4 May 2018 - 4:53pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) today as efforts heighten to assist property owners in the rebuilding of their properties.

Mosquito Awareness Week To Be Observed May 7-11

Friday, 4 May 2018 - 4:06pm

Residents are being reminded to continue their efforts at reducing mosquito breeding sites as the Territory prepares to observe Mosquito Awareness Week.

Trade Inspectors Mobilised To Sister Islands

Friday, 4 May 2018 - 4:00pm

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on the sister islands will now benefit from scheduled trade inspections.

70 Students Honoured For Sharing Irma Experiences

Thursday, 3 May 2018 - 3:24pm

Seventy students will receive certificates and other prizes as a token of appreciation for sharing their Irma and Maria hurricane experiences.

The British Virgin Islands Embraced at the Miami Open

Thursday, 3 May 2018 - 1:27pm

Who says you can’t take sand to the beach? The 2018 Miami Open, embraced the BVI Tourist Board when they took the territory to Miami.  A sequel to its first prominent participation last year, the BVI was the exclusive Caribbean destination sponsor at this prestigious event held in Key Biscayne, Florida which took place on March 19 – April 1. The BVI sponsored the daily weather forecast in Key Biscayne.  Prior to each match, the weather forecast was posted on the Miami Open’s Instagram story.  Additionally, patrons were able to sip the world’s famous BVI Painkiller while shaded under branded umbrellas with their toes in the warm sand at the BVI Beach Bar.

BVI Finance Welcomes Pledges About Future of Financial Services Sector

Thursday, 3 May 2018 - 10:09am

Following yesterday’s decision by the UK’s House of Commons to force the Overseas Territories to adopt public registers of beneficial ownership of companies, the Premier of the British Virgin Islands responded swiftly to reassure the financial sector and those who use its services around the world.

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