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Gov’t moving ahead with plans to re-route traffic in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After much consultations, dissemination of information to the public and feedback, the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced it is now moving ahead with plans to make a section of Waterfront Drive and DeCastro Street open only to one-way traffic.
'No work, no pay!'- Deputy Gov to civil servants working from home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the public sector resumes operations from Monday, May 4, 2020, some essential officers will be returning to their physical offices while others will find working from home the 'new regular'.
Beacon reporter vents disapproval of COVID-19 ‘beach closure’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – While even reporters are expected to comply with COVID-19 measures for the safety of the Territory, one reporter at the BVI Beacon has voiced her disapproval with the decision of the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to keep beaches closed.
PHOTO of DAY: ‘Skelly’ the road marking doctor still on the job!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many residents have been on lockdown due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, one officer from the Public Works Department continues day and night to work.
'Ain't much you can do in 7 hours'– Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands reopens in a phased manner for seven hours per day, for the next two weeks, some residents are questioning how much can one really do within that space of time.
‘Persons & businesses breaking the rules’ - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While congratulating those persons and businesses for adhering to social distancing guidelines, proper hygiene and wearing masks as the Virgin Islands (VI) began its phased reopening of the economy today, April 27, 2020, after a month of lockdown, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he has also received news of persons and businesses “breaking the rules.”
Weddings, funerals & churches limited to 20 persons maximum
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the 7 hours of lifted curfew on a daily basis for the next 14 days, residents of the Virgin Islands have been asked to continue practising personal hygiene and social distancing as they conduct business in the public.
Caribbean Solidarity
By Thomas C. Famous
“Solidarity”
“Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.”
What does that mean during a pandemic?
Return your extra provisioning grocery packages - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has issued a strong warning to households who may have collected multiple provisional grocery packages, to return the extra ones to authorities.
Tailors & seamstresses respond creatively to demand for face masks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A number of persons and businesses across the Territory are said to be taking the initiative of producing face masks, which are now in high demand as Government has insisted that persons wear masks when conducting business in the public or are in the company of others while travelling.
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