Response By Premier On De-Risking And Loss Of Correspondent Banking Relationships During The 67th Meeting Of The OECS Authority

Friday, 21 June 2019 - 3:37pm

De-risking continues to place excessive burdens on the region’s financial infrastructure and impedes our countries’ and territories’ abilities to effectively engage in global business and have sustainable economic growth. 

Filing Deadline Extended For Reporting Financial Institutions

Friday, 21 June 2019 - 1:14pm

Virgin Islands Financial Institutions (VIFIs) are notified that the filing deadline for US FATCA and Common Reporting Standards for the 2018 reporting financial year has been extended to Wednesday July 31.

Honourable Fahie Talks Transitioning Towards Sustainable Growth

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 - 6:01pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is on a mission to transition the Territory towards sustainable growth, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.

2019 Budget Address By Premier And Minister Of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 - 10:21am

Mr. Speaker, I move that the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act, 2019 be read a second time and, in so doing, I invite this Honourable House to extend its customary indulgence in permitting me to deliver the 2019 Budget Address.

Committee Updated On Reconstruction Of Government Buildings

Thursday, 28 March 2019 - 5:01pm

The Project Coordination Committee (PCC) met on Wednesday, March 27 to discuss updates on the Rehabilitation of "Other Government Buildings" projects financed by the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan (RRL).

Ministry Professionals Benefit From Communications Training

Thursday, 14 February 2019 - 1:07pm

Participants are featured at a Communications and Stakeholder Engagement training for the Project Unit of the Ministry of Finance on February 13.

Insurance Tribunal Settles 41 Complaints In 12 Months Report

Thursday, 31 January 2019 - 2:58pm

Chairman of the Virgin Islands Insurance Tribunal, Mr. Jack Husbands has stated that the Insurance Tribunal has been very active and has settled 41 complaints.

Residents Engage In Discussions On Loan Programme

Wednesday, 30 January 2019 - 5:08pm

Residents of Road Town and surrounding areas are featured at the first of the three Public Education and Awareness meetings  held to educate the public about the progress related to the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (RRL) loan. The meeting was led by the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Disaster Management, and the United Nations Development Programme.

Contractors And Consultants To Be Graded In New System

Tuesday, 8 January 2019 - 9:55am

Contractors and consultants in the Territory are to be classified and graded in the soon to be launched Contractors Registration and Classification System (CRCS).

Legislation Passed To Address EU Economic Substance Concerns

Wednesday, 2 January 2019 - 1:44pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE announced that the BVI has passed important legislation which addresses the European Union’s (EU) concerns over “economic substance” and came into force from January 1, 2019.

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