News relating to Statutory Bodies such HLSCC, NHI, Tourist Board, Financial Services, Social Security, Health Service, etc.

Government To Protect Threatened Plants And Habitats

Monday, 8 April 2019 - 4:43pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has pledged to strengthen the knowledge of the status and locations of threatened plant species and habitats to facilitate more informed conservation management decisions.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (the Commission) assists the family of Jadiel Watson

Friday, 5 April 2019 - 9:36am

The Commission is pleased to present a cheque in the amount of one thousand, six hundred and fifteen dollars ($1,615.00) to Ms. Jasmine Watson, who is raising funds for her grandson, Jahdiel Watson. The presentation was made at the Commission’s office on Thursday 04th April 2019.

BVITB and Miami Open Partnership Provides Opportunities for BVI’s Aspiring Athletes

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 - 4:01pm

The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) in partnership with the prestigious U.S. based sports institution IMG Academy, is accepting applications for three aspiring BVI athletes to attend a “Week Youth Core Sport Camp”. Several of the professional tennis players who played at the 2018 Miami Open, are alumni of IMG Academy.

New Government Shares Vision With Financial Services Industry

Friday, 22 March 2019 - 5:25pm

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie shared his Government’s vision when he met with officials from the BVI’s financial services industry at the BVI Finance Breakfast Forum yesterday, March 21.

Change Your Lifestyle, Protect Your Kidneys

Thursday, 14 March 2019 - 2:35pm

Residents are being cautioned to be aware of the impact that their lifestyles can have on their kidney health as the Territory joins the rest of the world in observing World Kidney Day.

BVI Finance Welcomes EU Decision Not To Include BVI On List Of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 - 4:06pm

BVI Finance today welcomed the European Union’s recognition of the BVI as a cooperative jurisdiction as it has delivered on its commitment relating to economic substance as defined by the EU.

BVI Limited Partnership Formations Increase 200% Quarter-On-Quarter

Friday, 22 February 2019 - 5:06pm

The number of businesses and individuals registering Limited Partnerships in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) increased by 200% between Q2 and Q3 2018, as the Territory’s new partnership provisions came into full effect.

Guidance Notes For Country By Country Reporting Available

Friday, 22 February 2019 - 4:48pm

Guidance Notes to compliment the legislative changes made to the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, 2003 are now available.

Updated Guidance For Common Reporting Standards Now Available

Friday, 22 February 2019 - 4:33pm

The International Tax Authority (ITA) is advising the BVI Financial Services Industry that Guidance Notes to compliment the legislative changes made to the Mutual Legal Assistance (Tax Matters) Act, 2003 by way of Act No. 8 of 2018 is now available.

Airport Runway Resurfacing Project

Friday, 22 February 2019 - 4:27pm

The public is notified that Phase one of the resurfacing of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway begins on Friday, March 15.

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