Employers in the Territory are notified that essential employees who have been assigned to work during the upcoming holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday, are to be paid in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Labour Code.

The Criminal Court has heard two matters over three sittings while the Magistrate’s Court has dealt with one matter despite the 14-day, 24-hour lockdown.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said that the proactive implementation of preventative measures resulted in a low COVID-19 positive rate in the Virgin Islands.

Director of Youth Affairs and Sports Mrs, Brenda Lettsomme-Tye is encouraging young people in the Territory to find innovative ways to utilise their time during the 24-hour curfew.

El Primer Ministro y Ministro de Finanzas, el Honorable Andrew A. Fahie, anunció que la primera fase del Paquete de Estímulo Económico para las Islas Vírgenes como resultado de COVID-19 se presentará al Gabinete esta semana.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the first phase of the Economic Stimulus Package for the Virgin Islands as a result of COVID-19 will be submitted to Cabinet this week. 

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie is appealing to abusers in the Territory to stop committing the heinous act. 

Local civic organisations joined the Government of the Virgin Islands to assist vulnerable groups with getting food and other essentials prior to the COVID-19 24-hour lockdown.

Over 400 residents received assistance through the expansion of social services offered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Michael Matthews has outlined the procedure for reporting deaths of individuals at home as the Territory continues a 14-day shut down to control the spread of COVID-19.