Residents can traverse locally via ferry and clear their packages at Port Purcell starting on Monday, April 27. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie in a live COVID Update on April 24 stated that while the sea and cargo ports will be opened the Territory’s borders remain closed. The Premier said that … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are now encouraged to wear masks in addition to implementing other measures such as social distancing and hand washing. Premier Fahie dubbed the protective measures imposed as the ‘New Regular’ and explained that life in the Virgin Islands will not be the same until there is a cure or a … Continued
Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to adapt to the ‘new regular’ as the restricted and gradual internal reopening of the BVI continues in light of COVID-19. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie during a live COVID-19 update to the Territory on April, 24 stated that the ‘new regular’ means … Continued
The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the following businesses to operate during the phased re-opening on Monday, April 27 as the Territory’s economy reboots internally. Supermarkets Bakeries Fishers and Farmers Pharmacies Banks Fuel Stations Ferries (inter-island transportation only) Buses and Taxis (limited passengers) Construction companies, building and concrete supplies businesses; Laundries Home delivery … Continued
The BVI has confirmed it’s 6th case of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone confirmed in a live press conference that the territory has recorded another positive case of the Coronavirus. Honourable Malone stated that since his last update on April 19, an additional nine (9) samples were … Continued
The residents of the British Virgin Islands have been under a 24-hour curfew since March 27. Tonight, in a live press conference the government of the Virgin Islands announced that the BVI is preparing to move forward with a restricted and gradual internal reopening of the territory. Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon. Andrew A. … Continued
Editorial by Dickson Igwe Corona Virus will precipitate a long economic depression: be prepared for a very different and much more difficult world The Corona Virus Pandemic is a revolver to the temple of the global economy with three bullets in the chamber. The finger pressing the trigger has released its first bullet plunging the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be setting up a Miscellaneous Purpose Fund following the amendment of the Financing and Money Services Act, 2009. The Act passed in the House of Assembly on April 17 will allow for licenced money transaction companies to collect a transaction levy amounting to 7% of the gross amount … Continued
Several Public Officers have undergone training to ensure that businesses adhere to COVID-19 preventative measures as the Territory prepares to reopen following the curfew period. Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr. Lionel Michael facilitated the training on April 23 that provided the Social Distancing Task Force with the inspection procedure that will ensure that each private … Continued
In a recent report, The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (R.V.I.P.F) have announced that over 100 curfew breaches have occurred since the government first imposed the 24-hour lock-down in the British Virgin Islands. The territory-wide lock-down commenced on March 27th. Commissioner of Police, Michael Matthews admitted that the R.V.I.P.F have seen a decline in serious … Continued
