Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the Cabinet has extended the registration timeline to April 25 at 7:00 p.m. for persons who are in need of food.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has called on the public to be compassionate and not discriminate against persons who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who may be quarantined or isolated.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 bringing the total to 6 cases in the British Virgin Islands.

Officers of the Environmental Health Division will begin conducting inspections of private businesses in preparation of the re-opening of the Territory after the expiration of the 24-hour curfew.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has announced that local fishers are now offering fresh seafood for delivery.

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.

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. 

Nikolai Brathwaite and Dekembe Parsons were sentenced for violation of the curfew during a sitting of The Magistrates’ Court held via video-conferencing on April 20. 

The BVI Health Services Authority has launched an ‘Airmid’ phone application to allow patients to receive virtual healthcare in response to COVID-19.

Premier and Minister of Finance the Hourable Andrew A. Fahie said the Government of the Virgin Islands has made provision for basic food packages to be delivered to all residents who need food.