BRITISH VIRGIN ISLAND . The British Virgin Islands (abbreviated BVI), officially simply the Virgin Islands, are a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean , to the east of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands and north-west of Anguilla. Who rules British Virgin Islands? Head of state : Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a governor The governor is responsible for external affairs , defense, internal security, public services and the administration of the courts. The territory has a ministerial system of government. Elections to the 13-member Legislative Council are held every four years. AUGUSTUS JASPERT EDUCATION Education in the British Virgin Island is largely free and is a requirement for children ages 5 to 17. -15 primary public schools -4 secundary public schools -10 primary private school -3 secundary private scho ECONOMY