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Premier Smith: Our Ties of Kinship and Culture Transcend Our Borders

Tuesday, 20 September 2016 - 11:01am

I am truly delighted to be here today, to join in this annual celebration of the common cultural and family ties between the people of both our territories. 

Government Of The Virgin Islands On The Launch Of Commission's Work To Create First Common European Union List Of Non-Cooperative Tax Jurisdictions

Friday, 16 September 2016 - 2:17pm

The Government of the British Virgin Islands is currently assessing the details of the European Commission’s pre-assessment work that was published today on the forthcoming list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.

Minister Vanterpool: Safer Road For Virgin Gorda

Tuesday, 13 September 2016 - 3:48pm

Greetings....

I join with the people of Virgin Gorda today in welcoming the start of this project on the island - the rehabilitation of Lee Road.

Minister Walwyn: “A Quality Education Remains Our Primary Opportunity”

Friday, 9 September 2016 - 9:25am

I am Myron V. Walwyn, Minister of Education and Culture, and it is with pleasure that I take this opportunity to address educators, parents, students and the general community at the start of the 2016 – 2017 school year.

Premier Smith: Our Long History of Cooperation

Friday, 2 September 2016 - 10:34am

Good Morning

First, let me also take this opportunity to thank you, Governor Mapp and your team for the gracious welcome this morning. 

Honourable Skelton: “THE ZIKA VIRUS- There Is No Cause For Undue Alarm”

Tuesday, 30 August 2016 - 3:20pm

My fellow residents of and visitors to the Virgin Islands, the recent announcement of five laboratory confirmed cases of the Zika Virus has understandably given rise to some concerns, but there is no cause for undue alarm. We have been monitoring the spread of this mosquito-borne virus across the Americas and the Caribbean region since local transmission was first reported in Brazil in May 2015. When local transmission was later detected in St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, and the neighbouring US Virgin Islands, we anticipated that it would not be long before the virus reached the shores of the BVI.

Honourable Walwyn: “Educators Guide Us, Encourage Us, And Inspire Us To Be The Best We Can Be.”

Monday, 29 August 2016 - 11:40am

Greetings Virgin Islands educators and school administrators. Let me offer you all a hearty welcome back from your vacations and wish you in advance, an exciting and successful 2016/2017 school year.  It is once again a time for new dreams and aspirations, the opportunity to reflect and make new plans for the success of our students, and another chance to impact the lives of the young people whose education has been entrusted to us.

Honourable Walwyn: “One of the aims of the Ministry is to prepare students to be globally competitive.”

Friday, 19 August 2016 - 2:44pm

One of the aims of the Ministry is to prepare students to be globally competitive.”

My Period As Governor Has Largely Been One Of Consolidation, Reinforcing The Foundations And The Lower Levels Of The Building As We Build Ever Higher

Friday, 19 August 2016 - 11:51am

This week marks the two-year point in my tenure as your Governor and I thought it might be useful to take stock of the past 24 months and to look ahead at the coming year.

Response By Government Of The Virgin Islands To Article On Airport Project

Monday, 15 August 2016 - 9:28am

In their online publication, BVI Platinum News published an article titled: “Red Alert – UK Had Deep Concerns about Airport Project”.

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