Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced that a fourth person has recovered from COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands. The Ministry of Health and Social Development made the determination in accordance with guidance of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). During a statement today, Honourable Malone also … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that laptops will be provided for students and teachers and that stamp duty will be waived for purchasing of lands by Belongers as part of the Territory’s Economic Response to COVID-19. Premier Fahie said, “We are aware that there are some students who do … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has commended Border Protection and Law Enforcement agencies for their efforts to ensure the safety of the Territory’s borders and safety on land. Premier Fahie said, “I need all of us to understand that there is zero tolerance for nefarious and illegal behaviors in our waters. … Continued

Businesses not yet approved to operate in the British Virgin Islands are allowed to begin putting social distancing requirements and health protocols in place in time for re-opening on Sunday, May 10. This was approved by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands in accordance with the Curfew Act, 2017, imposition of Curfew (No.15) Order, 2020. … Continued

A contract to begin the reconstruction of the North Sound Public Administration Building on Virgin Gorda was signed on May 5. The $625,400 dollar contract was awarded to Quality Construction Limited and will be implemented by the Deputy Governor’s Office with support from the Recovery and Development Agency and funded by the Government of the … Continued

The British Virgin Islands has been classified as having Sporadic Cases of COVID-19 transmission by the Ministry of Health and Social Development. The World Health Organization (WHO) in its March 16 Interim Guidance defines the Sporadic Cases of COVID-19 transmission scenario as a country that has one (1) or more cases, imported or locally detected. … Continued

Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation, Mrs. Marina Fleming Bedeau is reminding residents of the importance of being vaccinated in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the Territory observes Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) 2020. Mrs. Fleming Bedeau said despite the ongoing activities to create awareness about the importance of vaccination, … Continued

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon. Kye Rymer, was pleased with the response from the public in the historic traffic simulation exercise that took place in the Territory’s capital of Road Town on Friday, May 1. “The simulation exercise is a part of a phased approach in making the capital more pedestrian friendly as … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has told Caribbean Heads of Government and Ministers of Finance that COVID-19 is placing significant pressure on the Virgin Islands economy as the society combats the spread of the coronavirus. Premier Fahie’s remarks were part of a prepared statement made at a virtual meeting of Caribbean … Continued