His Excellency, the Governor Mr. John J. Rankin, CMG, chaired the Meeting held on 28th May, 2021, which was held at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room.

It is with great concern and sadness that I learned of the death of President of the Republic of Haiti Mr. Jovenel Moise who was attacked by assassins and died today. This is a day of profound sadness for the people of Haiti and the Caribbean more widely.  

At this time, I wish to give you a further update on the COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands.

Today as we celebrate Virgin Islands Day, I wish to extend greetings to everyone in these beautiful islands and to those joining us by radio and other social media platforms throughout the world.

In the Virgin Islands, as we have turned the page into the new month of July, it would appear that we have turned to a new page in our experience as a Territory, battling this dreaded COVID-19 disease.  No doubt the reports and statistics have affected the general mood in these islands and have been a concerning one for most, if not all of us. 

Good day and God’s blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands.  On Monday, July 5^th 2020, we will be celebrating for the very first time Virgin Islands Day. 

STATEMENT BY CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

DR. RONALD GEORGES

UPDATE ON THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS

July 4th, 2021

The Virgin Islands is currently experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19. 

I bring Greetings to everyone in the Virgin Islands, the Region and the World.

Good day and GOD’s blessings to all in the Virgin Islands.

This morning, July 1, 2021, the fifth named storm of the year, Tropical Storm Elsa, formed east of the Caribbean.

Good day to all.

Hurricane season is upon us, with the fifth named storm of 2021 - Tropical Storm Elsa, which developed in the early hours of July 1.