2009 INFLATION RATE LOWER THAN 2008, REPORTS DEV’T PLANNING UNIT
Preliminary statistics from the Development Planning Unit (DPU) reveal that the inflation rate for the Virgin Islands for 2009 was approximately three percent compared to 7.5 percent in 2008.... READ MORE
BVI to Join In Observance of Caribbean Statistics Day On October 15, 2009-
Government will join its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbours in observing Caribbean Statistics Day on Thursday, October 15 under the theme Better Statistics, Better Management, Better Development Outcomes...READ MORE
DPU Enumerators Begin Household Expenditure Survey: June 29, 2009-
The Development Planning Unit (DPU) is reporting that its Household Expenditure Survey is now underway. Acting Director of the DPU, Ms. Patlian Johnson said the necessary preparations are now complete and enumerators have begun making visits to the housing units selected for the survey...READ MORE
Government to Conduct Second Annual Establishment Survey: May 25 2009-
Government is finalising preparations for the second annual Establishment Survey, which will be conducted by the Development Planning Unit (DPU)....READ MORE
Premier O'Neal Launches Government's Household Expenditure Survey: May 14, 2009-
Premier Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE today officially launched Government's Household Expenditure Survey (HES) at a Press Briefing attended by members of the local media... READ MORE
DPU Makes Final Preparations For Start of Household Survey: April 27, 2009-
The Development Planning Unit (DPU) is in the final stages of preparation for the start of the Household Expenditure Survey (HES). Acting Director of the DPU, Ms. Patlian Johnson, told the Department of Information and Public Relations, the start date has been revised and preparations are progressing smoothly...READ MORE
Government to Conduct Household Expenditure Survey: March 3, 2009-
Preparations are now underway for a Household Expenditure Survey to be conducted in the Territory. The survey which was approved by Cabinet in December 2007 will begin in April of this year....READ MORE
Gas Prices Down But Food Inflation on the Rise In the BVI: December 15, 2008-
Statistics from the Development Planning Unit (DPU) reveal that motorists in the BVI have been getting some relief at the pumps but are still feeling the pinch of rising inflation especially in food items....READ MORE
