Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone reports confirmation of case number 8 of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands.

The Immigration Department will commence renewals of work permit for all companies on Monday, May 18 by appointments only.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has said that nurses must be honoured and respected for their contributions to the Territory.

The Territory’s residents are encouraged to ramp up their preparations now in light of the forecast “above average” tropical storm activity for the region, and in keeping with the BVI’s on-going response to COVID-19 as well as the possibility of other hazards.

A flight carrying vital laboratory equipment, testing kits, five ventilators, six inflatable isolation wards and hospital beds arrived in the Territory on May 12.

Se alienta a todas las personas que residen en las Islas Vírgenes a participar en la encuesta COVID-19 del Territorio para ayudar a los funcionarios de Salud Pública a determinar el conocimiento y la comprensión del público sobre la enfermedad.

Beach officers who will form part of the Beach Monitoring Task Force were brought up to speed on the new health and safety protocols that will be in effect on beaches across the Territory.

The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is especially excited to have reopened both its Cargo and Ferry Ports to the general public today for what it considers as “Keeping the BVI Moving”.

All persons residing in the Virgin Islands are encouraged to participate in the Territory’s COVID-19 Survey to assist Public Health officials in determining the public’s knowledge and understanding about the disease.

As part of the risk-based CRS compliance regime the International Tax Authority (“ITA”) has issued notifications to produce to the ITA written Policies and Procedures.