British Virgin Islands

Next  High surf and small craft advisory extended in BVI Wednesday, November 11, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- A mid to upper level low will remain just north of the local area through Wednesday. This feature will combine with available moisture and local effects to produce a good deal of cloudiness, showers and a couple of thunderstorms mainly over the northern and western of the British Virgin Islands. read more... High surf and small craft advisory issued for British Virgin Islands Tuesday, November 10, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- A frontal boundary continues to sink southward towards the British Virgin Islands as upper level conditions become more favorable for an active weather pattern. Intermittent to heavy showers and thunderstorms were expected to affect parts of the Islands and coastal waters. read more... Young BVI island-pop singer lands a hit Monday, November 9, 2009 NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- The emerging genre of "island pop" has enjoyed recent success with the music of Sean Kingston and Jason DeRulo, and now 22-year-old recording artist Iyaz, who grew up in the British Virgin Islands, has landed a hit single in the genre. "Replay," a light and catchy tune, is No. 13. read more... High surf advisory in effect for BVI Tuesday, November 3, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- Large long period north-northeast swells will continue to affect the northern exposed coastlines of the British Virgin Islands through to Wednesday morning. These swells will peak late Monday or early Tuesday and subside on Wednesday. The long period north-northeast swells have the potential... read more... Britain's offshore havens asked to bump up taxes Friday, October 30, 2009 LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Britain's overseas financial havens should bump up taxes to wean their economies off credit crunch hit banking, insurance and funds services, a government commissioned report said on Thursday. The UK government signalled its backing for the report. read more... Ex-client of UBS gets house arrest for BVI tax fraud Thursday, October 29, 2009 MIAMI, USA (Reuters) -- A former client of UBS AG who cooperated in a probe of the Swiss bank's ties with wealthy Americans hiding money overseas was sentenced to one year house arrest and a fine on Wednesday for a multimillion-dollar tax evasion scheme involving a British Virgin Islands corporation. read more... BVI to host Kite Jam Wednesday, October 21, 2009 TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands -- The inaugural BVI Kite Jam taking place March 1-5, 2010, will be a unique kite boarding experience and internationally renowned affair presented by the BVI Tourist Board and will include Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island. Branson is an avid kite boarder himself. read more... Wind turbines for BVI Tuesday, September 15, 2009 PETER ISLAND, BVI -- Peter Island has announced plans for the purchase and installation of two 250 kW wind turbines on a southeast facing ridge of the small, mostly resort-occupied British Virgin Island located five miles south of Tortola. The Peter Island Wind Project will be the first commercial wind turbine. read more... British Virgin Islands experiencing unstable weather conditions Saturday, September 5, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- At 11:00am Friday, Tropical Disturbance 37, which is the remnants of Erika, was located about 130 miles south of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The area of thunderstorms is nearly stationary, but a poorly-defined low-level center was located near 17.2N/68.2W, or about 155 miles west-southwest of San Juan. read more... Emergency response agencies make storm preparations in BVI Thursday, September 3, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office has indicated that a Tropical Storm Warning may be required for the British Virgin Islands on Thursday. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for the Virgin Islands. This means that Tropical Storm conditions are possible in the area within 36 hours. read more... Digicel Cricket Clinic unleashes enthusiasm in BVI Tuesday, September 1, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- Charlie Jackson, Vice President and Cricket Development Coach of the British Virgin Islands Cricket Association, says that the Digicel Cricket Coaching Clinic has invigorated cricket on the islands. And Digicel BVI CEO, Alan Bates, wholeheartedly agreed with Jackson’s sentiments. read more... Tropical Depression Ana affecting the Virgin Islands, tropical storm watch remains in effect Monday, August 17, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- At 5am Monday Tropical Depression Ana was located near 16.6N/63.9W, or about 95 miles southeast of St Croix in the US Virgin Islands. Movement is toward the west-northwest near 28 mph. The associated thunderstorm activity has increased  and the maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph. read more... BVI under tropical storm watch Monday, August 17, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The British Virgin Islands is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch, which means that tropical storm conditions are expected to begin to affect the territory within 36 hours. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is urging residents to continue to pay close attention to both storms. read more... British Virgin Islands, Cayman on tax 'white list' Friday, August 14, 2009 GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman -- The British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands have joined the global "white list" of countries using internationally recognized tax standards, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Friday. The OECD said the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands... read more... UK fraud authority investigation into BVI company prompts wider probe of structured finance, swaps Tuesday, August 4, 2009 LONDON, England (Bloomberg) -- The UK Serious Fraud Office is investigating sales of credit-default swaps and structured-finance products, including collateralized debt obligations, prior to the credit crisis, following up an earlier  investigation into a hedge fund and a related British Virgin Islands-registered company. read more... BVI welcomes international tastemakers Friday, July 31, 2009 VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands -- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the BVI Charitable Fund welcomed international tastemakers, seasoned gourmands, travelers and media from throughout the world including Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Portugal... read more... Earthquake felt in BVI and Puerto Rico Wednesday, July 22, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- According, to reports issued by the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, an earthquake measuring a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt throughout Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:00pm. The epicenter was located 75 km north east of Anegada. read more... BVI emergency responders trained in search and rescue techniques Thursday, July 16, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The Department of Disaster Management conducted a two-day course from 13-14 July on Search Techniques and Considerations to enhance the British Virgin Islands' search and rescue skills within the Public Sector. The course was designed to instruct responder level personnel in proven methods. read more... BVI Cancer Society participates in USVI Relay For Life Wednesday, July 1, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The BVI Cancer Society demonstrated solidarity and support for the American Cancer Society (USVI) annual Relay for Life. Approximately 18 members of the BVI Cancer Society traveled to St Thomas last Saturday to be a part of the American Cancer Society’s signature fund-raising event. read more... BVI authorities keep close eye on H1N1 transmission trends Friday, June 26, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- Local health and disaster management authorities in the British Virgin Islands continue to pay close attention to the transmission patterns of Influenza A (H1N1) virus around the world, with particular emphasis on what has been happening with the virus across the Caribbean. read more... Unstable weather conditions affecting BVI Wednesday, June 17, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The British Virgin Islands experienced a rather quiet Tuesday morning; however, these conditions are expected to change. A low level disturbance to the southeast is moving in an east to west direction and will pass very close to the Territory. This disturbance has the potential to produce heavy rains. read more... BVI has first confirmed case of H1N1 virus Friday, June 12, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The BVI Health Services Authority confirmed its first case of the influenza A H1N1 virus on Thursday and is encouraging the residents of the Territory to be proactive and to continue proper hygiene practices. The National Pandemic Influenza Committee met on Thursday morning. read more... BVI to host port management conference next week Thursday, June 11, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The British Virgin Islands will host the 12th Annual Port Management Association meeting (PMAC), which will be held in Tortola between Wednesday and Friday of next week. It is expected that approximately 11 PMAC member countries will be represented at the meeting. read more... BVI premier going to France to sign tax agreement Wednesday, June 10, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- British Virgin Islands Premier, Ralph O'Neal, will travel to France next week for the signing of a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the government there. According to a GIS release, the Premier made the revelation to members of the media on Tuesday at his monthly press conference. read more... Jamaica, Bahamas and Bermuda confirm their first cases of H1N1 influenza Wednesday, June 3, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- Additional cases of the new strain of Influenza A H1N1 have been identified in the Caribbean with two cases being confirmed in Jamaica, one case in the Bahamas and one in Bermuda. These add to the three previous cases confirmed in Cuba and two in the Dominican Republic. read more... OECS Heads say meeting was a watershed Thursday, May 28, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- OECS Heads of Government wrapped up their 49th Meeting in Tortola, British Virgin Islands on May 22, calling it a watershed in the historical evolution of the organization. Heads noted the enhanced international profile of the Organisation which has resulted from the repositioning of the OECS. read more... OECS issues lengthy release on decisions taken at meeting in BVI Tuesday, May 26, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) reportedly had a successful meeting in Tortola, BVI, and issued a lengthy 14-page release on matters discussed and decisions taken. The first was the taking of the chairmanship by Montserrat Chief Minister, Dr Lowell Lewis. read more... St Kitts-Nevis PM meets with Kittians in BVI and USVI Friday, May 22, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Denzil Douglas is taking the opportunity of meeting nationals from his country in the British and the United States Virgin Islands while he is in the BVI to attend the 49th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). read more... Premier speaks about the important role the BVI plays in OECS Friday, May 22, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- British Virgin Islands Premier Ralph O'Neal spoke about the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in his presentation at the opening ceremony of the 49th conference of the sub-regional body being held in Tortola. He said he was pleased with the operations of the OECS. read more... OECS meeting gets underway in BVI Thursday, May 21, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The 49th meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is now underway in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. The conference began with a ceremonial opening at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College on Wednesday afternoon. Business sessions will start on Thursday. read more... BVI signs tax information exchange agreements with Nordic countries Tuesday, May 19, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- Premier and Minister of Finance Ralph O'Neal announced on Monday that the British Virgin Islands has signed bilateral tax information exchange agreements (TIEA) as well as a series of commercial agreements with the Nordic group of countries at the Icelandic Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. read more... BVI premier speaks about this week's OECS conference Tuesday, May 19, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- British Virgin Islands Premier Ralph O'Neal has been speaking about this week's OECS Conference, which will be held in Tortola, BVI. He said that the future of the OECS, especially now with the downturn in the economy and the financial crisis, will be at the top of the agenda. read more... UK fraud office arrests two in BVI hedge fund probe Tuesday, May 19, 2009 LONDON, USA (Reuters) -- The Serious Fraud Office SFO.L arrested two men on Friday in a probe into collapsed hedge fund Weavering Capital, which it said used swaps to artificially inflate its value. The investigation is focused on swaps between the fund and a company registered in the British Virgin Islands. read more... Regional pharmacists meeting in BVI next week Saturday, May 16, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- Pharmacists from across the Caribbean will meet in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, next week Saturday to discuss a wide range of matters. The meeting is being organised by the BVI Ministry of Health and Social Development in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP). read more... BVI prison escapee surrenders Saturday, May 16, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- According to reports from the British Virgin Islands, one of the two prisoners who escaped from the Balsum Ghut Prison in Tortola has surrendered. It is reported that the mother of 19-year-old Kareem Durante took her son in to the Road Town Police Station on Thursday afternoon. read more... OECS Heads meet in the BVI Friday, May 15, 2009 CASTRIES, St Lucia -- Implications of the global and regional financial crisis for OECS economies will be among matters facing OECS Heads of Government when they meet in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, for the 49th Meeting of the OECS Authority, May 20 to 22. The meeting will consider the effects of the financial crisis. read more... Massive manhunt for two escaped BVI prisoners Thursday, May 14, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- Law enforcement agencies in the British Virgin Islands have launched a massive manhunt for two escaped prisoners from the Balsum Ghut Prison in Tortola, BVI. The two escapees are identified as Devin Maduro a convicted murderer and Kareem Durante, who is awaiting trial for robbery. read more... The Caribbean region confirms first case of influenza A-H1N1 Wednesday, May 13, 2009 TORTOLA, BVI -- The Caribbean is now included in the list of regions affected by the H1N1 virus. Reports from Cuba’s Public Health Ministry confirmed that the island has recorded its first case of the virus. The infected person is a male student from Mexico who had returned to Cuba after vacation. read more... BVI spearheading development for British and Dutch Overseas Territories Friday, May 8, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The British Virgin Islands has been chosen to spearhead the development of a regional programme that will benefit the Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME) in the British and Dutch territories in the Caribbean. After a series of talks, the British and Dutch territories agreed to move forward. read more... Top level BVI delegation in Brazil for alternative investment summit Tuesday, May 5, 2009 ROAD TOWN, BVI -- The British Virgin Islands is well represented at the Alternative Investment Summit that opened on Monday in San Paulo, Brazil. The meeting, which ends on Thursday, was organised against a challenging backdrop for the hedge fund industry. The BVI delegation will be highlighting... read more... Next

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