While the Virgin Islands economy is still in a phased reopening process, businesses may be required to apply for exemptions for their staff from time-to-time. The steps for this process can be found in the Exempted Persons Curfew Guide. Follow the steps in this guide to receive your approval.
As more and more businesses are given permission from the Government to reopen their businesses, businesses required protocols (guides) to reopen in a safe manner. These preventive measures are a necessity to ensure that our businesses and employees are safe when they return to work. Basic precautions such as physical distances, hand washing and other personal hygiene practices will be remain general practices that should be implemented for all organizations approved to open to ensure the infection remains contained.
The International Labour Office has developed a 'Safe Return to Work' guide for all work forces to adapt.