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      Circular 4 of 2020-Continuity of Operations for Supreme Court, Magistracy and the Royal VI Police Force in light of the Coronavirus Pandemic

      Topic: Novel Coronavirus, The Courts | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 6:25pm

      Please find attached the Office of the Deputy Governor Circular No. 4 of 2020...

      Students Told To Keep Learning While At Home

      Topic: Novel Coronavirus, Schools | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:52pm

      Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is encouraging students to continue to prepare for their School Based Assessments (SBAs) while at home.

      Visitation To The Dr. D. Orlando Hospital Significantly Reduced

      Topic: Health Services, Hospital, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:42pm

      The BVI Health Services Authority is continuing to make changes to their visitation policies and protocols as the situation regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve.

      Parents Encouraged To Safeguard Children In Response To Covid-19

      Topic: Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus, Social Services | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:30pm

      The Social Development Department is encouraging parents to ensure children are safeguarded at all times in response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus disease COVID-19 and school closures.

      Head Of Taxi And Livery Commission Holds Administrative Hearings

      Topic: Taxi and Livery, Transportation and Traffic | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 5:10pm

      Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission (TLC) Mr. Jevaughn Parsons, held two administrative hearings since taking office, to resolve complaints filed against taxi operators.

      BVI Gender Affairs Celebrates Women In Male Dominated Careers

      Topic: Gender Affairs | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 4:33pm

      Presentations were made to 8th Grade female students at the Elmore Stoutt High School as the Office of Gender Affairs celebrated women in male dominated careers in observance of International Women’s Day.

      Airports In The BVI Remain Open With Restrictions

      Topic: Airports, Novel Coronavirus, Statutory Bodies | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 1:12pm

      The BVI Airports Authority is advising the travelling public that as mandated by the Government of the Virgin Islands, airports in the Territory will remain operational with several restrictions, until further notice.

      International Tax Authority Maintains Functionality During Covid-19

      Topic: Financial Services, International Tax, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By:

       
      Thursday, 19 March 2020 - 10:45am

      The International Tax Authority (“ITA”) following the announcement made by the Government is activating its business continuity plan during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As a result, the ITA expects to maintain its operational frameworks and meet its international obligations. Confidentiality and data safeguards remain critical for the ITA’s functioning and strict security measures will continue to apply to all remote working.

      The BVI Health Services Authority Updates Visitation Guidelines

      Topic: Novel Coronavirus, Public Health, Statutory Bodies | Posted By:

       
      Wednesday, 18 March 2020 - 5:29pm

      The BVI Health Services Authority has updated its rules regarding visitation in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

      Government Takes Stringent Measures To Mitigate Against Covid-19

      Topic: Disaster Preparedness, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By:

       
      Wednesday, 18 March 2020 - 4:17pm

      Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable, Andrew A. Fahie has outlined comprehensive measures approved by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to protect the Territory against the deadly COVID-19 disease.

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