The public is advised that the Magistrate’s Court will hold a Liquor Licence hearing on June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the court’s office in John’s Hole.

The Public is reminded that the collection of the required one-time fee payment is currently on hold until further notice for persons who were granted approval on Crown Land in the Bond subdivision development on Virgin Gorda. 

Businesses and persons who made applications to the Magistrate’s Court to renew liquor licences during the December 1, 2022 sitting are notified that payments can now be made at the Inland Revenue Department.

Persons and entities who have obtained a Temporary Liquor Licence from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force to sell liquor at specific events are asked to call 468-9831 on Monday, 25 July to make arrangements to have these licences signed off by the Magistracy.

Vendors operating for the festival season are reminded of the process to obtain a temporary liquor licence:

Businesses and persons who made applications to the Magistrate’s Court to renew liquor licences during the June 1 sitting are notified that payments can now be made at the Inland Revenue Department.

As the Virgin Islands economy has grown over the years, and as we seek to enable new business, attract new investment to the Virgin Islands and diversification of the economy, a comprehensive review of the legislative framework governing these areas – directly and indirectly – was necessary.

Before going into the Business Licensing Act, I will provide an update on a few other matters. In terms of advancing our tourism sector, on 11 June I travelled to San Juan, Puerto Rico with BVI Tourist Board Director Mr. Clive McCoy...

The public is advised that the Licencing Magistrate will hold a special sitting for the hearing and determining of applications for licences for the sale of intoxicating liquor on Thursday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Magistrate’s Court in John’s Hole.

The Financial Secretary is notifying owners of premises at which intoxicating liquor is sold and who wish to have their businesses remain open on special occasions beyond midnight and sell liquor to note the following: