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Midnight to 5:00am curfew remains until July 30, 2020

- according to new Imposition of Curfew Order
The half night curfew in place as part of COVID-19 measures will remain in the Virgin Islands until July 30, 2020, according to a new Curfew Order signed by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and gazetted today, July 16, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
The Virgin Islands remains COVID-19 free; however, the Government has not rushed to release all restrictions, including at the border, and suffer a setback as some countries have experienced. Photo: MedPage Today
The Virgin Islands remains COVID-19 free; however, the Government has not rushed to release all restrictions, including at the border, and suffer a setback as some countries have experienced. Photo: MedPage Today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The half night curfew imposed on the Virgin Islands as part of COVID-19 measures will remain in place until July 30, 2020, according to a new Curfew Order signed by Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr and gazetted today, July 16, 2020.

According to the new Imposition of Curfew Order, it “shall come into force on the 16th day of July, 2020.”

It said the purpose of the Order is for the controlling, suppressing or preventing the spread of COVID-19 and “for the protection of all persons within the Territory, a curfew is hereby imposed from the date this Order comes into force until Thursday 30th July, 2020, between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 5:00a.m daily, subject to such conditions as stipulated in this Order.

The Order stated that no person shall be on the streets, and every person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space) between the hours specified in that subsection unless listed in a schedule of persons exempted from the Order.

The Virgin Islands remains COVID-19 free; however, the Government has not rushed to release all restrictions, including at the border, and suffer a setback as some countries have experienced.

23 Responses to “Midnight to 5:00am curfew remains until July 30, 2020”

  • NOOO (16/07/2020, 18:10) Like (37) Dislike (28) Reply
    At this point y’all overing I see no reason to keep prolonging it we have no more cases nothing. We like prisoners here.
    • lol (16/07/2020, 18:19) Like (28) Dislike (32) Reply
      The government looking a trophy they want to be labeled the best country in the world to deal with covid. That’s how I see it
  • Ole (16/07/2020, 18:13) Like (32) Dislike (26) Reply
    Can the government explain the purpose of this still ?? It’s been way to long what are you guys looking for a reward or something.
    • Current (16/07/2020, 18:51) Like (44) Dislike (17) Reply
      Government, keep the restrictions on as long as necessary to keep the people of the BVI safe from COVID, please.
      • Agree (16/07/2020, 20:00) Like (7) Dislike (33) Reply
        Yes Keep them island people off the road loitering
      • bvi (16/07/2020, 20:09) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
        @Current: Fear can be just as dangerous as COVID-19. You need to pray.
      • Secret Bear (17/07/2020, 11:36) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
        An arbitrary curfew is not doing a --- thing to "keep people safe from Covid." It's about control, plain and simple.
    • Hmm (17/07/2020, 08:59) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
      The purpose of this by the Government is rather simple. It is called CONTROL.
  • Feeling protected (16/07/2020, 18:40) Like (43) Dislike (21) Reply
    During midnight and 05:00 no legitimate business will be conducted. PLEASE keep the curfew until October or longer
  • good (16/07/2020, 19:54) Like (20) Dislike (6) Reply
    Good going VIP
  • I (16/07/2020, 20:10) Like (29) Dislike (4) Reply
    People have this thing as a joke it's. Better to be safe than sorry
    • wow (16/07/2020, 23:10) Like (18) Dislike (22) Reply
      Ummm.... we don’t have anymore cases... and people who are coming back in the territory are being tested and put in quarantine for 2 weeks... so how are we taking it as a joke ?.... how can we catch covid when it’s not here?... how can we catch covid in the night?
      • Open D D Place up (17/07/2020, 03:16) Like (10) Dislike (31) Reply
        Just open the borders.please , or Gave us 4 good reasons why the borders are closed.....I will give u 4 good reasons why the borders should be opened..... 1/ Corona aint going no where, its going to be around for a long time so we have to Co - exist with it, put safety measures in place and lets move on, informed Cruise Ship and Aero plane that they have to bring healthy people to our ports....2/ Dont matter if we open tomorrow or next year, there will be no perfect opening Corona can still sneaki in, so, the earlier u open up the better prepare you become, U have more time to assest, fix and adjust,.. ..3/ What Economical advantage you get by opening up so late ... "None"...4/ Our people except Govt employees are hurting, Businesses are hurting, some are closing, Our economy is on a rapid decline. Where is the Wisdom, the Empathy?
  • bvi (16/07/2020, 22:23) Like (18) Dislike (14) Reply
    What the hell some of you need to be up pass midnight doing? go in your damn bed and get your rest..Too many of you have too much activities to be involved in during dark hours of the night. buncha hooligans!
    • ..... (17/07/2020, 01:04) Like (13) Dislike (13) Reply
      None of your damn business. People have the constitutional right to freedom of movement in the BVI. It is none of your business or concern as to how they lawfully exercise their rights.
  • Dragging behind (17/07/2020, 02:47) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    We late. We dragging behind others, We should be leaders. Leading.. Why it took this long... Borders closed, We dont have any Cases... Why This long?
    • The reason (17/07/2020, 12:28) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      The reason we don't have any known COVID cases is because our borders remain closed!
  • Here is the problem (17/07/2020, 03:20) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Civil servants, they get their full salary every two weeks, They are safe and secure with the way it is,. Rightfully so, thats why we have leaders... To look out for the interest of all..
  • Nearly Every Day (17/07/2020, 08:11) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    To those clamoring ain no covid here just wait. Its nearly every day I reading about someone getting caught what enter BVI illegally. Thats just the ones these inept police actually catching. How many more coming in that either dont get caught or know who to bribe? Just a matter of time before one of them bring covid over from Rock city so stay frosty yall.
  • my thoughts (17/07/2020, 11:40) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think the curfew is staying on as a precautionary measure. It may look extreme now, but in the event that covid cases do arrive on our shores, it’ll be easier for the community to accept and obey an earlier curfew/lockdown because there has been a curfew for months. However , if the Government takes off the curfew and is forced to re-instate a brand new lock down/curfew after some time, it may be harder for the people to cope getting back into that state.

    Bear with the Gov, as I’m sure we can all agree that what they’re doing is in our best interest!
  • NezRez (17/07/2020, 12:15) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    We have been this safe because the government doesn’t listen to whiners like some of you are doing. Our Premier has done a wonderful job protecting us from something we have never had to go up against before. I am not saying we won’t ever get the virus here, but so far so good. Good job Honorable Fahie.


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