ROADTOWN Tortola BVI, December 15th, 2011 - The Deputy Governor’s Office is inviting members of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) and Non-Financial Gain Organisations (NGOs) in the Territory to attend a stakeholders meeting to discuss a mandatory legislation that will affect all charitable organisations.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 21 at the Public Service Training Centre (Training Division) located on the third floor of the Ward Building at 6:00 p.m.

NPOs/NGOs are defined as not-for-profit/non-financial gain organisations that have a board, and have members that collect donations and membership fees, or that trade goods or services in exchange for money, goods or services.

Examples of these organisations are service organisations such as the Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs and Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR); country organisations such as the Jamaica and St. Kitts/Nevis associations; churches and church organisations such as the Girls’ and Boys’ Brigades and sporting and athletic organisations such as the BVI Football and Basketball associations.

This legislation affects the existence of all NPOs/NGOs in the Territory; therefore NPOs/NGOs are strongly encouraged to attend and obtain all the relevant information and provide feedback.

The Deputy Governor’s Office is committed to ensuring that public participation is exercised to help strengthen democracy.

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