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September 19th, 2020
Physical schools re-opening despite COVID-19 concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A cabinet backed phased reopening of schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been approved, upturning a previous tentative decision to keep classrooms closed for the rest of the year.

September 19th, 2020
Dawn J. Smith appointed VI Attorney General

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Indigenous Virgin Islander, Ms Dawn J. Smith has been appointed to the seat of Attorney General in the Virgin Islands (VI), effective October 1, 2020.

September 19th, 2020
COVID-19 & fearful times for VI businesses

By Dickson C. Igwe

There is light at the end of the tunnel on the COVID-19 Pandemic with an approved vaccine expected shortly, and new super-swift testing and tracing capabilities. However, businesses remain desperate and fearful, and that is to be expected.

September 18th, 2020
Concern by employer led to discovery of dead Parham Town woman

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI- The discovery of a body of a woman in her Parham Town home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, was reportedly made by her employer of over 20 years.

September 17th, 2020
Skelton-Cline vows to hold Gov't accountable despite consultancy contracts

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Affirming his commitment and support for the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration, Government Consultant and Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has indicated he will, nevertheless, continue to hold the Government of the Virgin Islands accountable.

September 17th, 2020
'I even have homeless BVIslanders' living in building- Bettito Frett

WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola VI - A Wickham's Cay I property owner has defended a building labelled as overcrowded, unsafe, unsanitary and indecent by Government, following the removal of all of the building’s occupants for COVID-19 testing and quarantine.

September 16th, 2020
Recent spike in COVID-19 cases now under control - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that public cooperation and various public health measures have now resulted in the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands being brought completely under control.

September 14th, 2020
Pastor allegedly dupes family of land on VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In a developing story, a well-known pastor on Virgin Gorda is being accused of cheating a family in the community of some 12 acres of land and now denying them access to their property.

September 14th, 2020
Gov’s reparation comment ‘cannot be swept under the rug’ - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Pastor and ZBVI Radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated his call for Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency Augustus J.U. Jaspert to apologise to the people of the Territory over his comments that, as a position of the United Kingdom (UK), the VI has no reparations to get for acts of slavery.

September 12th, 2020
BVIFA mourns passing of member Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) along with the local football fraternity is mourning the death of Matthew D. Daly aka ‘Shorty’ described as a vociferous fan and avid supporter of the game in the Virgin Islands (VI).

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