The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the following businesses to operate during the phased re-opening on Monday, April 27 as the Territory’s economy reboots internally.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are being urged to adapt to the ‘new regular’ as the restricted and gradual internal reopening of the BVI continues in light of COVID-19.

​Residents of the Virgin Islands are now encouraged to wear masks in addition to implementing other measures such as social distancing and hand washing.

Residents can traverse locally via ferry and clear their packages at Port Purcell starting on Monday, April 27.

El Primer Ministro y Ministro de Finanzas, Honorable Andrew A. Fahie, dijo que el Gabinete ha extendido el plazo de inscripción hasta el 25 de abril a las 7:00 p.m. para personas que necesitan comida.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone stated during a COVID-19 update that several measures have been put in place by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to fight the Coronavirus.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said that the Cabinet has extended the registration timeline to April 25 at 7:00 p.m. for persons who are in need of food.

Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has called on the public to be compassionate and not discriminate against persons who have tested positive for COVID-19, or who may be quarantined or isolated.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone confirmed another positive case of COVID-19 bringing the total to 6 cases in the British Virgin Islands.

Officers of the Environmental Health Division will begin conducting inspections of private businesses in preparation of the re-opening of the Territory after the expiration of the 24-hour curfew.