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Revised- BVI Quarantine Advisory

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 7:34pm

The Government of the British Virgin Islands is advising the general and travelling public of the following border control and quarantine measures for travelers entering the Territory, in light of the public health risk posed by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

Temporary Halt Of Cruise Ship Calls To The BVI

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 5:59pm

The Government of the British Virgin Islands has announced that it will halt cruise ship operations for an initial period of 30 days amid Coronovirus outbreak, citing the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Covid-19 a pandemic.

Public Officers Attend Disaster Resilience Workshop

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 5:43pm

Deputy Chief Planner currently on rotation in the Deputy Governor’s Office Mr. Dylan Penn and Director of Culture, Dr. Katherine Smith have participated in a workshop to better understand the importance of the impact of climate change on the cultural sector.

32 Registered As British Citizens

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 5:35pm

32 individuals are now British citizens after having been previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.

Closure Of Anegada And Virgin Gorda Airports

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 5:20pm

The BVI Airports Authority Limited in consultation with the Premier, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie and its Board of Directors chaired by Mr. Bevis Sylvester has decided to close its two (2) outer Airports, namely Auguste George Airport, Anegada and Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda to international flights effective today, Friday 13th March 2020 for thirty (30) days in the first instance. 

BVI Ports Processing Vessels Arriving From Foreign Ports

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 4:51pm

While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 in the British Virgin Islands, after carefully reviewing the clearance procedures at our Ports of Entry and in the best interest of our employees, we are proceeding with the temporary closure of select Ports and suspending our Ambassador Service Program at all Ports of entry.

Environmental Health Recommends Approved List Of Disinfectants

Friday, 13 March 2020 - 10:02am

In response to the coronavirus disease COVID-19, the Environmental Health Division is providing the Virgin Islands public on an approved list of disinfectants to be used to clean surfaces.

Updated BVI Health Travel Advisory Level 2

Thursday, 12 March 2020 - 3:42pm

The Ministry of Health is raising the travel advisory alert from level 1 (Practice Usual Precautions) to level II (Practice Enhanced Precautions) for South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, Germany, France and Spain.  

Dr. Carolyn O’Neal Morton Appointed Permanent Secretary In Premier’s Office

Thursday, 12 March 2020 - 11:48am

Dr. Carolyn O’Neal Morton has been appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Office.

Public Officers Undergoing Training With US Embassy

Wednesday, 11 March 2020 - 4:20pm

Public Officers of the Territory are participating in a series of training initiatives this week organised by the United States Embassy.

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