Topic: Agriculture, Farmers and Fisherfolks | Posted By: npickering
Friday, 17 April 2020 - 3:49pm
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries will be hosting a backyard garden competition to help to enhance the network of small farmers within the Territory.
Industry experts highlighted the importance of cash and liquidity to ensure effective business continuity in light of the impact of COVID-19 at yesterday’s BVI Finance Breakfast Forum.
RFA Argus, part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic patrol Tasking (North) deployed to the Caribbean, will be in the Territory on April 17 to conduct a series of overflights of the British Virgin Islands.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said Cabinet has approved the Policy Paper- BVI Government’s Policy Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic and details of the phased economic stimulus plan will be presented to the public soon.
Topic: Health and Safety, Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 - 7:31pm
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie announced today that a new curfew Order will be put in place from 6:01 a.m. on Thursday, April 16 to Thursday, April 30.
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, is strongly encouraging parents to complete the Remote Learning Assessment Survey which was previously circulated.
Topic: Health and Safety, Ministry of Health, Novel Coronavirus | Posted By: npickering
Wednesday, 15 April 2020 - 12:40pm
Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced that two of the three persons in the British Virgin Islands who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered.
Acting Commissioner at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Mr. Gregory Skelton has stated that practicing proper procedures when cleaning and disinfecting vehicles are crucial in stopping the spread of diseases.