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GIS Companies and organisations can now begin to register as part of Phase two of the Virgin Islands’ Restricted Border and Controlled Re-Entry Plan. The registration process will continue to be facilitated on the online portal www.bvitravel.vg which will allow for owners or employers to register their company and/or organisation and the employee who they wish to … Continued

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has warned that medical teams and public health professionals have emphasised that failure to take decisive actions towards COVID-19 will lead towards an epidemic in the Territory.      Honourable Malone explained that since the discovery of Case #12 on August 17, health teams have garnered and investigated … Continued

Press Release The FA Executive, led by President, Andy Bickerton, continues to gain worldwide traction for its programs both on the Domestic front and for its National team’s development ambitions. Most recently the squad members who are based in Educational Institutions across Europe were able to attend a short but intense “get together” organized by … Continued

One male has been arrested and charged after officers of the RVIPF was alerted to his alleged Illegal Entry into the Territory by a concerned member of the public on August 31st at about 8:00 am. BVIslander Aubrey Daniel, 59 of Duffs Bottom has been charged with Illegal Entry. He remains in Police Custody pending … Continued

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is advising the public that both the Road Town and East End Police Stations have been reopened to the public. However, persons are encouraged where possible, to call in reports and avoid visiting any of the stations unless the situation is an emergency. In order to protect yourself, loved … Continued

The British Virgin Islands was spared from another 24-hour lockdown, but has been placed under a stringent curfew measures, in hopes to limit exposure and stop the transmission of COVID-19 in the Territory. The new Curfew Order will be in effect from tomorrow, 2nd September, 2020, for 14 consecutive days. This curfew order permits a … Continued

The BVI may be faced with another 24-hour lock-down. Premier of the Virgin Islands and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie alluded this in a press release issued late last night. Over the weekend, the BVI reported additional cases, bringing the total to 38 active cases in the Territory. This sprung the relevant authorities … Continued

The British Virgin Islands has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Since the beginning of August, the Territory have recorded 36 additional cases. BVI COVID-19 BREAKDOWN March 25th, 2020 – The Territory confirmed its first two cases of COVID-19. Both cases were classified as imported. March 30th, 2020 – COVID-19 case #3 was detected. … Continued

The newly implemented sea border protection platforms continue to be effective in detecting attempted unauthorised entry into the British Virgin Islands (BVI). According to the Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Mr. Wade Smith, shortly after midnight on August 29 Customs and Immigration patrol teams on the maritime platforms detected a 44-foot vessel making an unauthorised … Continued