The British Virgin Islands COVID-19 Human and Economic Impact Assessment Report (HEAT Report) that presents the overall impact of the coronavirus on the Territory has been launched.

As part of the Government of The Virgin Islands’ plans to achieve its vision to be a leading economy through entrepreneurship, innovation, foreign and local investment by 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, in consultation with members of his Cabinet, has made a decision to establish an ad hoc Economic Advisory Council to the Premier (EAC).

I am Shereen Flax-Charles, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development and a representative of this beautiful Territory at large.

Business owners are notified that Friday, August 21 is the deadline to submit applications for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Business Grant Relief Programme.

Owners of Micro, Small and Medium businesses are reminded to apply for the Government of the Virgin Islands’ Economic Stimulus Grant programme by August 21.

My dear Virgin Islands people, a pleasant good day, and God’s blessings to you and your families. 

This evening, I come to you to give an address on the economy, titled: An Economic Boost for Virgin Islands on the Horizon.

Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to renew my appeals to the members of the public to bear with their Government as we develop and implement the measures to further stabilise their social and economic situation and to put the foundation in place for their future.

The public is invited to view the transcript of the British Virgin Islands Economic Response Plan on the Government’s website,

Small businesses and residents affected by COVID-19 can now register for the BVI Electricity Corporation’s COVID-19 Amnesty Programme as part of the Government of the Virgin Islands Economic Response Package.

Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer witnessed today the contract signing by contractors for works to begin on the additional third lane project in the Traffic Enhancement and Improvement Programme within the city of Road Town.