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June 7th, 2020
Hon Rymer meets with cross section of bikers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government’s three week-ban on three-wheel or less vehicles, which includes motorbikes and scooters, from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am, remains in effect until June 25, 2020, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been using the opportunity to meet with affected motor scooter and bike owners.

June 7th, 2020
Hon Wheatley holding emergency meeting to tackle crime on VG today

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- In response to the spate of crimes on Virgin Gorda of recent, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be holding an emergency meeting to discuss “solutions to this threat” at 5:30pm today, Sunday, June 7, 2020.

June 6th, 2020
TB Lettsome Airport partially reopens for limited flights

BEEF ISLAND, VI - Coinciding with the limited June re-opening of the Virgin Islands (VI) borders for those living in the territory to return home after the territory's COVID-19 lockdown in March, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) have announced that the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport has opened to facilitate limited flights.

June 6th, 2020
COVID-19 Stimulus: TPP slashes rents up to 100% for tenants

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a new economic response initiative as part of the COVID-19 stimulus plans of the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led government, the Tortola Pier Park Ltd (TPPL) will be moving to payout dividends to shareholders as well as slash rents for eligible tenants at the facility.

June 6th, 2020
Non Alignment - The way ahead

By Dickson C. Igwe

It is time for the Caribbean, and various regions of the world, to ditch the superpowers as leading lights of global security and prosperity.

June 5th, 2020
'Call a meeting with all bikers'- Skelton-Cline urges Gov’t

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government’s three week-ban of three-wheel or less vehicles, which includes motorbikes and scooters, from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am, has been receiving mixed reactions from members of the public.

June 4th, 2020
Hon Rymer clarifies controversial curfew scooter ban

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial 3-week scooter ban imposed by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government of Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), effective today, Thursday, June 4, 2020, has been clarified by the Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5).

June 4th, 2020
HoA seeking 'legal advice' if it can reprimand Governor

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - With uncertainty over whether the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) can actually reprimand the sitting Governor, His Excellency Augustus J.U. Jaspert, by way of a motion brought by senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), the House is now seeking legal advice on the way forward.

June 4th, 2020
Ban on scooters, bikes & 3-wheel vehicles from 5:00pm to 5:00am

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For three weeks, the Virgin Islands will see a restriction on scooters, bikes and three-wheel vehicles during 5:00 pm to 5:00 am daily.

June 3rd, 2020
New curfew from June 4, 2020 will run from 10:00pm to 5:00am- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues to reopen in a phased manner after shutting down due to the presence of the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, the curfew restrictions also continue to be relaxed.

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