Residents of Virgin Gorda are notified that the Department of Waste Management will be transporting derelict vehicles to the Sister Island of Tortola by barge.

Good day to all.

You would have seen the Ministry of Health’s press release this morning on the increased COVID-19 prevention measures that have been put in place for Jost Van Dyke.

Residents of the BVI who think they may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus or are feeling unwell are asked to call the Medical Hotline at 852-7650 to speak to a professional for further assistance. 

The Environmental Health Division is inviting owners of bars and nighttime establishments to a virtual meeting today, July 15 at 2:45 p.m. to review the health and safety guidelines in accordance with the Health Emergency Operations Centre. Interested persons are asked to join the meeting via the WebEx Link provided.

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Wed 7/15/2020 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM

Good day and God’s Blessings to the people of the Virgin Islands. I do trust that all of you are remaining safe as we navigate the ‘New Regular’ as we live and work with COVID-19. I continue to encourage all of us to social distance. We must respect each other by standing six feet apart.

The British Virgin Islands Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) will now be offering COVID-19 testing to more persons in the community. 

Two British Virgin Islands nationals who returned to the Territory on June 27 tested negative for the virus that causes COVID-19.

I am here this evening to bring another progress report on the Territory’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry Health and Social Development received 4,500 KN95 face masks courtesy of Drakes Traders Limited.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is advising the public not to purchase and use hand sanitisers manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico.