The index of companies registered per quarter now stands at 159 compared to the number registered in the first quarter of 1991. Central Government Central Government finance gives an indication of the capacity of the Government for investment and meeting of its operational obligations. Unlike electricity distribution, water distribution is less likely to be negatively impacted by the passage of a hurricane as its pipes are buried underground. In the absence of electricity, water consumption is bound to be reduced. Land Transport Land transport is a key component of economic activities in the British Virgin Islands particularly in the construction, tourism and the personal sectors.
Transport indicates the mobility of communities.
Communications Telecommunications activities are not expected to expand substantially neither are they expected to be impacted by the passage of hurricanes in the third quarter. However, the passage of Hurricane Jose during the third quarter did not impact very much on telecommunications in terms of reducing demand. Available data and Development Planning Unit estimates suggest that local calls moved up slightly to an index of 187 while international calls grew slightly more to settle an index of 178 compared to the previous quarter. The index of international call minutes moved up to 176 from 172. . Construction Construction activities in the economy of the British Virgin Islands are a good indicator of the level of capital formation taking place.