Earlier today, I was invited to a meeting by the Financial Secretary to meet with members of His Majesty’s Customs Department and the members of the Customs Welfare Association, the Honourable Premier and representatives from the Ministry of Finance were present.

 Representatives from His Majesty’s Customs were engaged in a two- day workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

It gives me great pleasure this morning to witness and be a part of this Contract signing and Groundbreaking ceremony for the Joint Marine Shore Base Building. We can all agree that this project is another one that is well overdue. 

The public and vessel operators are advised that the West End port facility is closed from 6:00 p.m. this evening due to electrical issues. 

In anticipation of increased visitors to our shores this weekend, officials from various Government agencies (Customs, Immigration, Police, Treasury, and the BVI Ports Authority) are in high gear to provide extended services to facilitate their clearance.

The public is notified that HM Customs at Port Purcell is closed due to flooding.  Persons can contact the Public Service Customer Service Care Centre at 468-3701 or email the department at bvicustoms@gov.vg.

A pleasant good day to all our Virgin Islands people and to the members of the media who are with us.

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley today announced the extension the reduction of customs duties.