The Department of Labour and Workforce Development is advising all businesses that have been given clearance by the Government of the Virgin Islands to operate, of the following:

The public is reminded that Wednesday July 15 is the deadline for submission of applications for COVID-19 unemployment/underemployment benefits.

Good day and God’s Blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands. I do trust that all of you are remaining safe as we navigate the ‘New Regular’ as we live and work with COVID-19. I continue to encourage all of us to social distance. We must respect each other by standing six feet apart.

The public is notified that the BVI Health Services Authority’s Audiology Unit is now open and ready to provide services Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that  the number at mass gatherings including graduations, has been increased to one person per 64 square feet, up to a maximum of 100 people.

BVIslanders and nationals registering to return to the Territory are reminded to allow up to 7 days to receive travel authorisation prior to confirming their travel itinerary.

Owners of businesses and establishments are reminded to adhere to the health and safety protocols as prescribed in the Public Health (COVID-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No. 2) Order, 2020.

Healthcare professionals are invited to register for the following virtual workshops to be hosted by the office of Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services in the Ministry of Health and Social Development.

Healthcare professionals across the Territory will be engaged in a series of virtual workshops as they continue their professional development.

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will now be offering COVID-19 testing to more persons in the community.