Premier and Minister of Finance the Hourable Andrew A. Fahie said the Government of the Virgin Islands has made provision for basic food packages to be delivered to all residents who need food.

The Cabinet Office is notifying the public that Statutory Instrument Nos. 39 Imposition of a Curfew (No.8) Order, 2020 is now available for public information on the Virgin Islands Official Gazette website at https://eservices.gov.vg/gazette/.

Chief Education Officer, Mrs. Connie George is encouraging teachers to push through with perseverance during the 24 hour curfew.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has detailed the special arrangements for the new seven (7) day curfew period, April 19 to 26.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are reminded that they are to stay at home during the 24-hour curfew for seven (7) more days until April 26 to reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting the public to be aware of falsified, counterfeit, substandard products that are being sold on the Internet to prevent, diagnose and treat COVID-19.

As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, the health, social and economic impacts continue to create unprecedented disruptions in our daily lives.

The public is advised that house to house waste collection will continue Monday, April 20. 

Persons in need are urged to call the dedicated Essential Supplies Hotline at 852-7688 to access basic food packages between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

All residents in the Road Town registration area of Tortola are urged to acquire their home/building addresses and the addresses of their loved ones to assist officials in responding quickly in case of an emergency.