Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against UK lawmakers’ claims that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is attempting to weaken financial transparency measures. UK Members of Parliament (MPs) criticized the territory’s proposed framework for a public register of company […]
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Premier slams proposed Customs and Immigration merger
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed a proposed merger of the Virgin Islands Customs and Immigration departments, calling it an ill-advised recommendation from the United Kingdom’s second volume of the law enforcement review. The proposal, part of a broader effort […]
Auditor General probing government’s $20M budget error
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the Auditor General is examining the circumstances surrounding a $20 million budget discrepancy linked to the implementation of salary increases for public officers. Speaking on a recent radio programme, Premier Wheatley clarified that […]
Guyana lifts visa requirements for BVI, says gov’t
Following public criticism over an apparent one-sided immigration deal between the British Virgin Islands and Guyana, the government says Guyana has confirmed that Virgin Islanders no longer require a visa to visit the country. The BVI lifted visa restrictions for […]
Crown land lease prices rise due to COI reforms, says Fraser
The cost of leasing Crown lands in the British Virgin Islands has significantly increased following the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, according to Deputy Premier Julian Fraser. Speaking at the Governance Reform Education & Awareness Transformation of […]
Works Minister apologises for Hodges Creek road delay
Minister for Communication and Works Kye Rymer has apologised to residents and motorists for delays in the Hodges Creek Road project. The project, which has been delayed for months, has left commuters frustrated and angry because officials have not provided […]
Concerns raised over procurement for police vehicle repairs
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is struggling to repair its ageing fleet due to delays caused by the procurement process, raising concerns over the efficiency of law enforcement operations in the territory. During a Standing Finance Committee meeting, […]
UK MPs threaten Order in Council over BVI registers
The BVI is facing mounting pressure from UK Members of Parliament (MPs) over their proposed framework for a public register of company ownership. According to a report in the UK Guardian, British MPs have accused the territory of attempting to […]
Taxis must now join designated association to operate at airport
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that all taxi operators wishing to continue working at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island must join the designated Airport Taxi Association by February 17. According to BVIAA Corporate Administrator […]
New tax system launch plagued with technical issues
The government recently launched the Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) 3.0 to modernise tax collection, but technical issues during the rollout have caused frustration among residents and businesses. SIGTAS 3.0 was designed to automate tax processes, including e-registration, […]
