Officers of Her Majesty’s Customs continue to further intensify protection of the sea borders of the British Virgin Islands amidst the ongoing battle against the COVID-19 global pandemic. Officers of the Immigration Department have also teamed up with Customs Officers under the theme: “BVILOVE: Partnering and Protecting our Sea Borders in The New Regular.” The
Read moreThe Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has given the approval for a special category of persons to enter the Territory from August 15 providing that applications are submitted to the ministers for Immigration and Health for approval. The special category includes dependents such as spouses and children of Belongers, Permanent Residents, work permit holders and
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The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved Phase 2 of the Restricted Border Re-opening Plan to take effect from September 1. Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie in a statement titled “COVID-19 Update- Phase II” said this phase of the Border Re-opening Plan will accommodate persons in the following categories with requirements for
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STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR AUGUSTUS J.U. JASPERT ON PHASE TWO OF BVI’S RE-OPENING AND END OF CURFEW PERIOD 17TH AUGUST, 2020 Good day all. As we enter this new week, it feels as though we are also entering a new chapter in BVI’s response to COVID-19. I would like to take this opportunity to update
Read moreTribute By Premier And Minister Of Finance Andrew A Fahie Remembering the Legacy of Former Prime Minister Of Barbados – The Rt. Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur Today, Friday, August 14 is the State Funeral of the Late Former Prime Minister of Barbados – The Rt. Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur I was saddened to learn in late
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STATEMENT BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE ANDREW A. FAHIE COVID-19 UPDATE- PHASE II Friday, 14th August, 2020 I say good day and God’s Blessings to all the people of the Virgin Islands. We thank the Lord our God for his continued blessings in our lives and in our Territory. The world
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STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE CARVIN MALONE ON FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE Honourable Premier, Ladies and Gentlemen, a very pleasant good evening to everyone. Cabinet has met over the past two days and again tonight I am pleased to be joined by the Premier who
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New Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley said he is humbled on his appointment and is thankful for the confidence placed in him by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie. Honourable Wheatley, who is the also the Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture
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ADDRESS BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HONOURABLE ANDREW A. FAHIE An Economic Boost for Virgin Islands on the Horizon: The Construction Industry 9th August, 2020 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,
Read moreThe Government of the Virgin Islands is Informing the public that with immediate effect, persons on work permit and work exemption holders will not be permitted to enter the British Virgin Islands at this time as the cautious and restricted opening of the Territory’s borders continues. At this time, the Government will continue to follow
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