The environmental profile for the island of Tortola and its companion profile for the sister islands were launched at a ceremony last evening at the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens.

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. 

The Ministry of Education and Culture through the Department of Culture will observe its annual Virgin Islands Culture Week under the theme, “Remembering the Legends of Virgin Islands Music: Our Treasures.”

The Public Assistance Appeal Board established by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands in May 2015, will be accepting appeal applications for processing in January 2016.

A mandatory orientation session for prospective new work permit employees will be put into effect from November 19. The session must be completed by the employee before work permit cards are issued.

The Financial Services Implementation Unit (FSIU) is moving to enhance the operation of relevant government departments as part of the BVI Forward campaign designed to transform the financial services industry.

Persons who utilise the Territory’s seabed in the form of reclamations, jetties and breakwaters, subleases and moorings are urged to settle all outstanding payments by December 31, 2015.  

The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands is continuing its conservation efforts to preserve endangered and endemic plants species in the Virgin Islands. 

Foster and adoptive care givers will over the next four days, learn how to better parent children who are behaviorally and emotionally challenged.

A document that will serve as an ideal reference for current and historical information on the Territory’s environment will be launched on Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the J. R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens.