The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is making plans to begin the 2020 Population and Housing Census in June of this year.
Director of Central Statistics Office, Mr. Raymond Phillips said that the census represents the most extensive and comprehensive database at the country’s disposal as it reveals issues relating to the characteristics of the population and housing stock that merit further investigation by Government.
Mr. Phillips said, “It is used to compare the country’s soci-economic situation with those of other countries, especially countries in the Caribbean. It is only through this data that we can see where we need to concentrate our efforts and hence improve our conditions.”
Mr. Phillips ensures persons who may be reluctant in sharing information or cooperating with census officers, that the data collected is treated with the strictest confidence. He explained, “This data is not shared with any other Government agency as the Statistical Act prohibits this type of data sharing.”
For persons who may be interested in becoming census officer, you are invited to express your interest by submitting applications to the Central Statistics Office. Applications are available on the Government’s website, bvi.gov.vg or at the East Atrium on the third floor of the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Building.