The Government of the Virgin Islands will be introducing a Work In Paradise programme to allow persons to work remotely from the shores of the Virgin Islands by acquiring an extended stay.

Mister Speaker, throughout this pandemic, the people of the Virgin Islands have time and time again shown their resilience.

Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization, Ms. Marina Bedeau is reminding residents of the Virgin Islands that being vaccinated prevents the spread of disease as the Territory observes Vaccination Week 2021.

 Beginning 15^th May, 2021, fully vaccinated passengers arriving in the British Virgin Islands will be free to explore the destination after returning a negative Arrival (Day 0) test result.   

The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that Statutory Instrument No. 36 Public Health (Covid-19 Control and Suppression Measures) (No. 3) Order, 2021, and two Bills entitled the Cruising and Home Port Permit Act, 2021, and the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, are now available on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced recent Cabinet decisions to change the border requirements to enter the British Virgin Islands.

Persons who received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine are reminded to schedule their second dose at least 10 weeks apart.

Residents are invited to receive their first or second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine at the Riteway Food Market located in Pasea on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Residents on Tortola, particularly in the Long Look area are invited to a COVID-19 Vaccine presentation at the Long Look Methodist Church Hall on Sunday, April 25.

The HEOC [Health Emergency Operation Centre] presented an update on the COVID-19 situation, including vaccination coverage, along with various considerations for modifying the border entry requirements for travelers who have been fully vaccinated.