Business Done RIGHT: A New Public Awareness Campaign in the British Virgin Islands
Introducing Riley Right, the little bird on your shoulder. Image by BVI GIS.
The Government of the Virgin Islands has launched a new public awareness campaign, "Business Done RIGHT," to educate people about keeping BVI businesses clean and free from financial crime.
The Campaign’s Goals and Focus
A key part of the campaign is Riley Right, the official mascot, who will appear on different platforms to help the public recognize signs of money laundering and other suspicious activities. The goal is to make financial security easy to understand and encourage everyone to help protect the BVI’s economy.
The campaign focuses on five principles: Responsibility, Integrity, Global Awareness, Honesty, and Transparency. It will highlight:
- How to identify suspicious transactions and why reporting them is important.
- The impact of money laundering and terrorist financing on businesses and communities.
- The importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and how to comply with them.
- Safe ways to report suspicious activities.
Key Takeaways
By promoting awareness and openness, the initiative hopes to encourage vigilance and action. Real-life examples will be shared to show how reporting financial crime helps businesses and communities stay strong.
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Coordinating Council (NAMLCC) leads the campaign, which is responsible for fighting financial crime in the BVI. Ms. Lavonna Burrows, National AML Coordinator, emphasized the shared responsibility in tackling financial crime, saying, "We’ve drawn on Riley Right’s support to spread the message and encourage all businesses, professionals, and residents to do their part in ensuring that the BVI is a shining example of ‘Business Done RIGHT’!"
Reporting Suspicious Activities
The British Virgin Islands Financial Investigation Agency web site can be found here, and includes a Suspicious Activity Report Form in doc.x format, which can be downloaded, completed, and e-mailed to the agency.
Conclusion
By working together, we can keep our businesses and communities safe and prosperous. Reporting suspicious activities and being aware of financial crime can make a significant difference. Join the effort to make the BVI a shining example of "Business Done RIGHT" and help protect our economy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the "Business Done RIGHT" campaign?
- The campaign aims to educate the public about keeping BVI businesses clean and free from financial crime.
- What are the five principles of the campaign?
- Responsibility, Integrity, Global Awareness, Honesty, and Transparency
- How can I report suspicious transactions?
- Use the Suspicious Activity Report Form available on the British Virgin Islands Financial Investigation Agency’s website and e-mail it to the agency.
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