Ladies and gentlemen, Good Evening. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in mid-March 2020 and resultantly, the Government of the Virgin Islands took immediate and decisive measures to protect lives and livelihoods.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has just confirmed that a total of 92 samples collected have tested negative for the COVID-19 virus.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has confirmed that there are nine new positive cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands bringing the total active cases to 12 and the total reported cases to 21.

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is ensuring that safety measures are being implemented at the Great Mountain 1 project site in accordance with its requirements and organisational culture of safety.

Good morning and God’s abundant blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. I’d like to recognise the protocol already established. Today, we have a special guest with us Mr. Carlyiek Benjamin the shadow Minister to the Minister for Transportation so let’s gave him a round of applause. It’s a leadership initiative.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew Fahie is featured with Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer; and the Chief Executive Officer of DesignBVI Limited, Mr. Colin O’Neal signing the contracts for the procurement and installation of impact resistant windows, doors and frames at the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex.

Residents of Virgin Gorda are notified that the Department of Waste Management will be transporting derelict vehicles to the Sister Island of Tortola by barge.

Good day to all.

You would have seen the Ministry of Health’s press release this morning on the increased COVID-19 prevention measures that have been put in place for Jost Van Dyke.

Residents of the BVI who think they may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus or are feeling unwell are asked to call the Medical Hotline at 852-7650 to speak to a professional for further assistance. 

The Environmental Health Division is inviting owners of bars and nighttime establishments to a virtual meeting today, July 15 at 2:45 p.m. to review the health and safety guidelines in accordance with the Health Emergency Operations Centre. Interested persons are asked to join the meeting via the WebEx Link provided.

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