My dear Virgin Islanders, Belongers and residents, I wish all of you God’s blessings.

In my address of 19 May, 2020, I promised to provide an update on your Government’s ongoing economic response as we continue to live and work in the face of COVID-19—the New Regular. 

Food businesses, particularly restaurants that have been approved for in-house dining, must remain vigilant in implementing and enforcing the necessary social distancing measures.

Dozens of BVI nationals and residents are registering to return to the Territory through the Controlled Re-Entry of Nationals and Permanent Residents to the Virgin Islands process.

The public is notified that the Immigration Department is now offering the full range of services that were previously offered to the public. 

Businesses and establishments are advised that gatherings are allowed up to a maximum of 50 persons on the condition of one person per 64 square feet of the venue as certified by the Social Distancing Task Force.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, will make a live address to the Territory on the second phase of the Virgin Islands Economic Response Plan to COVID-19, today Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m.

The public is being notified that the Territory will observe Whit Monday on Monday, June 1

All parents, teachers, and students are reminded that Monday, June 1 is the public holiday, Whit Monday.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone reported that there are no active cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.