Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon D. Orlando Smith, OBE discussed progress on economic development in the territory and the continued growth of the twin pillars of the economy, financial services and tourism in meetings he has just attended in the United Kingdom.

The Territory’s role in facilitating Chinese enterprises in cross-border trade was highlighted at the second International Sister Cities Roundtable Conference held in Shenzhen on November 17. 

Director of BVI House Asia, Ms. Elise Donovan is pictured during a panel discussion on the future of the offshore world at the Singapore Trustees Association Conference (STA) held on November 13. 

The Territory’s overseas investment procedures and the services provided were highlighted at the Tianjin Enterprise Go Global Forum on November 4 and 5 in Tianjin, southeast of Beijing on the Bohai Gulf .

The British Virgin Islands has been ranked as the most important offshore jurisdiction for the sixth consecutive year by Offshore 2020, an independent industry report.  

The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving to expand its greater public-private partnership in the financial services industry.

The 62^nd Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Heads of Government concluded in Dominica on Thursday, November 19 after the Caribbean leaders deliberated on various issues affecting the region. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE is pictured with colleague Heads of Government following an opening ceremony of the 62^nd Meeting of the OECS Authority in Roseau, Dominica. 

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is utilising digital and social media as a fundamental part of its efforts to inform, educate and engage the population on the subject of financial services.

The British Virgin Islands continues to be the undisputed market leader in the offshore financial services industry and the preferred jurisdiction in the Asia Pacific Region.