The Ministry of Health and Social Development is urging the community to take precautions following a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in the Territory.

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has received strong backing by the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) regarding the self-governance of the Territory and its right to self-determination at the recently concluded session of the C-24 at UN Headquarters from 14^th – 25^th June 2021.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Agriculture and Fisheries has handed over the first 2020 Don Hanson Charitable Foundation box filled with books to the Willard Wheatley Primary School.

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent Wheatley is bringing clarity to the recent National Parks Trust flyer that was disseminated in relation to beaches being closed to locals.

Registration now open for the COVID-19 Income Support Programme to help vulnerable individuals and families experiencing economic hardship.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is notifying the community that Simmonds Preschool will be closed temporarily for 14 days following the detection of suspected and confirmed COVID-19 positive cases in the pediatric population.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is away from the Territory until July 5 on personal leave. 

Officials at the Ministry of Health and Social Development are calling for the postponement of all summer camps and programmes until further notice.

On Monday, 5th July the Virgin Islands flag flew at the main entrance to the UK Parliament to commemorate Virgin Islands Day.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie welcomes the statement of The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which outlines the importance of the constitutional role of the British Virgin Islands’ elected Government.