The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the template of the Economic Stimulus Plan that will be presented to the public soon. Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said, “I know that everyone is anxious to hear about the other immediate relief and economic stimulation proposal by the Government.” The Premier … Continued

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is encouraging residents of the Virgin Islands to uphold safety guidelines and protocols in preparation for the first phase of the Territory’s reopening on Monday, April 27. The Premier while addressing the Territory on Sunday night said that there is still no cure for COVID-19 and … Continued

Frontline Health Workers are being recognised around the world for the risks they take every day in saving lives.  Like many others in the BVI community, Fine Arts Teacher and Founder and Creative Director of Duo Collection & Co, Nadia Thomas is honouring local healthcare workers in her own special way through cartoon like digital … Continued

Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr. David D. Archer, Jr. has announced through a Circular released to Public Officers that the Public Service will physically open on Monday, May 4. Cabinet approved a 90-day Operations Plan for the Public Service that will utilise a Preventing, Protecting, Delivering (PPD) strategy, which seeks to protect and … Continued

Commencing May 1, persons in the Territory will see an increase in the fees for Apostilles and Notarial Acts. The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(1) of the Act, made the Statutory Rates, Fees and Charges (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2020 on April 13, 2020 to amend … Continued

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 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