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Virgin Islands Property Owners Reminded of Upcoming 2024 Tax Deadline

The Inland Revenue Department of the Virgin Islands is reminding property owners that the 2024 Property Tax is due between September 1 and November 30. This notice comes as the department prepares to enforce the Property Tax Ordinance, Cap 207 (as amended), ensuring that all property owners comply with their tax obligations for the year.
The official Property Tax list, which details proprietors’ names, property descriptions and amounts due, has been made publicly accessible across the Territory. Residents can review the list at various public buildings, including the Inland Revenue Department offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, as well as District Offices on Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. For added convenience, the list is also available online at the government’s official website.
Property owners who disagree with the tax assessments on their properties have an opportunity to challenge these assessments. On Monday, September 2, at 10 a.m., owners from Tortola, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and other locations within the BVI can present their objections to the Magistrate at the Magistrate’s Court, located in the old CTL building in Pasea. Property owners on Virgin Gorda can raise their concerns on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Magistrate’s Court in the Valley, Virgin Gorda.
The Inland Revenue Department strongly encourages property owners to settle their 2024 Property Tax promptly to avoid incurring interest charges, which are set at twenty percent. Additionally, property owners with outstanding taxes are advised to either pay their dues or arrange a payment plan with the department. It is also important to note that legal transactions related to “Stamp Duty” will not be processed unless all taxes associated with the property are paid in full.
For further information or assistance, property owners can contact the Inland Revenue Department at (284) 468-2155.
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Ambulance on Virgin Gorda Fully Operational, Health Minister Confirms

In response to growing public concern over the status of emergency medical services on Virgin Gorda, the Minister for Health and Social Development and Ninth District Representative, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley, issued a formal statement Friday confirming that the island’s ambulance is “fully operational” and currently in service.
“There was a brief period when the ambulance underwent routine servicing,” Minister Wheatley said. “During that time, contingency measures were implemented to ensure uninterrupted emergency response capabilities.”

Hon. Vincent Wheatley
Though he did not detail what those measures entailed, Minister Wheatley emphasized that emergency medical readiness was never compromised. He also extended thanks to the residents of Virgin Gorda for their patience during the temporary maintenance period.
The Minister’s statement follows a wave of concern across social media and in local circles about the island’s preparedness to handle medical emergencies, particularly in light of its geographic separation from the territory’s main hospital on Tortola.
“The safety and well-being of all residents remain our highest priority,” Wheatley stated. “We are committed to ensuring that Virgin Gorda, and all our Sister Islands, continue to receive the emergency medical services they rightfully deserve.”
Residents with questions regarding medical services have been encouraged to contact the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda or the BVI Health Services Authority directly.
This update comes as the territory continues to assess and strengthen healthcare services across its Sister Islands, many of which rely on limited resources and face logistical challenges due to inter-island travel and infrastructure constraints.
Minister Wheatley concluded his statement by reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency and prompt communication when it comes to critical public services.
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Liburd and Croal Break BVI National Records at NCAA Championships

Liburd erases Ashley Kelly’s 400m record; Croal ranks 6th globally in 200m
Athletes from the British Virgin Islands made history at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships First-Round held in Jacksonville, Florida this week, setting new national records in the 400m and 200m events.
On 29 May, Kaelyaah Liburd ran 51.43 seconds in the women’s 400 metres, establishing a new BVI national record and qualifying for the second round of competition scheduled for 31 May. The performance breaks the previous mark of 51.63 seconds, set by Ashley Kelly, OLY, on 8 July 2017 at the Tru Fit Miami Invitational.
One day later, on 30 May, Jaleel Croal delivered a standout performance in the men’s 200 metres, clocking 19.95 seconds at the NCAA East Prelims. The result set a new BVI national record and currently ranks Croal sixth in the world for the 2025 outdoor season in the event.
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