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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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
More businesses approved to open as COVID-19 cases drop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a Cabinet meeting of September 11, 2020, more businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now be allowed to open as the territory records a reduction in COVID-19 cases as a result of strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines issued by local health authorities.
COVID-19 & the debt tool
By Dickson C. Igwe
In a world that was already awash with debt, before the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears debt remains the one tool for keeping the global economy alive until the pandemic ends

