Premier Andrew A. Fahie: Government Of The Virgin Islands Extends Condolences After Fatal Shootings

Tuesday, 15 September 2020 - 11:01am

Good day and God’s Blessings to everyone.   In the space of two weeks, we heard of two fatal shootings in our community. On Wednesday, September 2, Mr. George “Shawala” Burrows was shot in his home. On Thursday, September 10, Mr. Matthew Daly was shot in the Spring Ghut. In both instances, both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Curfew Passes Issued After Publication Of Official Curfew Order

Tuesday, 1 September 2020 - 6:21pm

Persons applying for curfew passes are advised that approved passes are issued only after a new Curfew Order is published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette.

His Excellency the Governor, J. U Jaspert Statement on The Next Steps on the Curfew - 1 September, 2020

Tuesday, 1 September 2020 - 12:26pm

Good day to all,

Thank you for joining us this morning. I stand here with the Honourable Premier and Honourable Minister for Health to deliver an update on our COVID-19 response and for us to set out the next stage in our response.

Declaración conjunta del impacto de COVID-19 en las agencias de primera línea

Sunday, 30 August 2020 - 5:44pm

Como el público sabe, en las últimas semanas se han identificado algunos grupos de casos de COVID-19 en las Islas Vírgenes Británicas.

New Border Protection Platforms Detect Vessel In BVI Waters

Sunday, 30 August 2020 - 12:17pm

The newly implemented sea border protection platforms continue to be effective in detecting attempted unauthorised entry into the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

BVI Essential Workers Conditions During Curfew

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 - 7:15pm

Essential and critical workers who are required to work during the hard curfew hours of 5:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. are to have a valid curfew pass.

Limited Businesses Approved To Operate In The BVI’s New Curfew Order

Wednesday, 26 August 2020 - 5:13pm

A limited listing of approved businesses and establishments are allowed to operate under the Curfew Act, 2017, Imposition of a Curfew (No.28) Order, 2020 in the British Virgin Islands.

Statement By His Excellency The Governor Augustus Jaspert On Covid-19 Curfew

Tuesday, 25 August 2020 - 1:07pm

Good Afternoon All,

I know that the announcements that we have further cases of Covid-19 meaning the Territory is now classified as having ‘clusters of cases’ will be of great concern to everyone. Intensive contact tracing and further testing is underway. The test kits, lab equipment and rapid testing machine supplied by the UK are contributing to the speed at which this can be done.

BVI Government Further Tightens Its Sea Borders

Sunday, 23 August 2020 - 1:52pm

Officers of Her Majesty’s Customs continue to further intensify protection of the sea borders of the British Virgin Islands amidst the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic.

New Curfew Imposed On BVI After Reports Of New Covid-19 Cases

Friday, 21 August 2020 - 11:24pm

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced Cabinet’s decision to implement a new curfew order after nine (9) new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in the British Virgin Islands.

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