House of Assembly, British Virgin Islands

Key Facts

Head of State: HM King Charles III

Head of Government: Premier Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley MHA

Capital City (location of Parliament): Road Town, Tortola

Unicameral/Bicameral: Unicameral - House of Assembly (13)

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CPA UK & the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands regularly engages in bilateral and multilateral activities delivered as part of the CPA UK-led UK Overseas Territories Project (UKOTP) which focuses on good governance and oversight of public finances. UKOTP remains committed to working with colleagues in BVI.

In 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023, CPA BIMR led Election Observation Missions to the British Virgin Islands, and in June 2021 the UKOTP delivered a series of virtual training sessions for parliamentarians from BVI, covering a range of topics including fostering cross-party and government relationships, working effectively with clerks, parliamentary procedure and scrutiny, the role of select committees, and diplomatic and communications skills.

Featured Past Programmes

CPA UK facilitates BVI visit to Jersey, Jersey, 11 - 13 March, 2025

CPA UK facilitated a visit by the British Virgin Islands Public Accounts Committee to the States Assembly of Jersey for a programme between 11 - 13 March.

The programme involved meetings with key stakeholders such as the Jersey PAC Chair, the States Greffier/Chief Clerk, the Comptroller and Auditor General, and a virtual meeting with the Tynwald PAC Chair. The programme also included sessions to address specific topics raised by the delegation, including procedures for public hearings, staffing structures, and the legislative framework.

British Virgin Islands Post-Election Seminar,  British Virgin Islands, 30 August to 1 September 2023

CPA UK delivered a Post-Election Seminar for newly elected members from 30 August to 1 September 2023 in Virgin Islands. 

The Seminar provided an opportunity for participants to enhance their ability to effectively scrutinise, represent, and deliver oversight in their respective parliaments. 

The programme of the seminar was designed in partnership with the House of Assembly and covered a range of topics. These included: roles and responsibilities of Members and Clerks; parliamentary questions; the role and remit of select committees; effective committee questioning; ethics, behaviour and standards in parliament; and outreach and engagement with the public.