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.

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.

Health Officials continue to urge the importance of keeping the immune system as strong as possible by getting adequate sleep, exercise and a nutritious diet to fight against the COVID-19 virus.

Employers in the Territory are notified that essential employees who have been assigned to work during the upcoming holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday, are to be paid in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Labour Code.

The Criminal Court has heard two matters over three sittings while the Magistrate’s Court has dealt with one matter despite the 14-day, 24-hour lockdown.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that the proactive implementation of preventative measures resulted in a low COVID-19 positive rate in the Virgin Islands.

Director of Youth Affairs and Sports Mrs, Brenda Lettsomme-Tye is encouraging young people in the Territory to find innovative ways to utilise their time during the 24-hour curfew.

El Primer Ministro y Ministro de Finanzas, el Honorable Andrew A. Fahie, anunció que la primera fase del Paquete de Estímulo Económico para las Islas Vírgenes como resultado de COVID-19 se presentará al Gabinete esta semana.