OECS Opposes Additional Powers for UK Governor in the BVI
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 — In response to the current situation in the British Virgin Islands, Heads of Government of the OECS: Noted with alarming concern, the evolving situation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), regarding the request by the Governor…
A wave of international rulemaking threatens Caribbean tax havens
From The Economist Their old wheezes are running out of steam In jJanuary2024 a court in Miami will start hearing an unusual trial: that of Andrew Fahie, the former elected leader of the British Virgin Islands (bvi). In 2022 he was…
OECS YES In Action highlights Sharayah Brown
British Virgin Islander student-entrepreneur seeking to create a niche market for her island home in the wake of Hurricane Irma This month, OECS YES In Action caught up with Sharayah Brown, a 19 year old business owner from the British…
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BVI on development path: Looking towards regional cooperation
Official statement by Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie. My Dear Virgin Islanders, residents, friends at home and beyond our shores, To you I say Good Day and God’s Blessings. There is a proverb that says if…
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OECS Member States provide critical financial assistance to The Bahamas
Monday, September 9, 2019 — The extent of the damage and loss of life in The Bahamas, in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, has struck the core of leaders within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) prompting quick decisions by…
New economic substance regimes in the BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey receive OECD support
From Mourant 31 July 2019 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has concluded a review of recent economic substance changes to the tax regimes and legislation in each of our jurisdictions of the BVI, Cayman, Guernsey and Jersey…
‘Awaken and unleash our innovative capacity’: BVI must become more self-reliant
Address by Premier of the British Virgin Islands in honour of Territory Day Saturday, July 6, 2019 — Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Hon. Andrew A Fahie, has urged citizens to unite and set about the task of making…
Caribbean Yacht Week
Caribbean Yacht Week promises the ultimate island experience Washington DC Metro area (Sonique Solutions) – A new, premium Caribbean destination event is on the horizon and is gearing up to captivate eagle-eyed travellers and lovers of the region’s culture and…
BVI calls on UK parliament to support modern partnership with overseas territories
From Caribbean News Now ROAD TOWN, BVI — The UK government is being urged to back the renewal of a contemporary partnership between BVI Overseas Territories (OTs) such as the BVI. Benito Wheatley, the special envoy to the British Virgin…
BVI premier addresses delegates at UN decolonisation meeting in the Caribbean
From Caribbean News Now ROAD TOWN, BVI – The premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Andrew A Fahie attended the United Nations Caribbean regional seminar on decolonization in St George’s, Grenada from May 2-4, 2019. Among other things, participants…
