Director of the Social Security Board, Mrs. Harriet Skelton and her supporting team observed the board’s 40^th Anniversary since its inception. Mrs. Skelton said the Social Security Board has been the best initiative made by the Government of the BVI. 

The Board of Directors of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission has announced the appointment of Mr. Rhodni Skelton as the Acting Director of Tourism, effective Monday, 25th May 2020. The appointment will run until 30th June, 2020, by which time the organization aims to select a substantive candidate for the post of Director of Tourism.

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has received a new Cepheid GeneXpert machine and cartridges/tests from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office that will enhance the Territory’s ability to carry out COVID-19 testing.

 Industry experts highlighted the importance of cash and liquidity to ensure effective business continuity in light of the impact of COVID-19 at yesterday’s BVI Finance Breakfast Forum.

The public is notified that as the BVI Health Services Authority continues to implement precautionary measures to respond to COVID-19, a number of changes have been made to community health and hospital services.

The BVI Airports Authority is advising the travelling public that as mandated by the Government of the Virgin Islands, airports in the Territory will remain operational with several restrictions, until further notice.

The BVI Health Services Authority has updated its rules regarding visitation in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The public is notified that HIMA’s Rheumatology and Pulmonology clinics will be held on Friday March 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mister Speaker, I will now update this Honourable House on the investigation into BVI Airways Project.