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April 21st, 2020
Will we or won’t we survive COVID-19??

Alred C. Frett

From whence it came to where it goes:

The Coronavirus did not happen overnight and for the past months I explained it as I understood it so this is neither to foster uprising or rebellion but to seek answers to what has now become a pandemic crisis… Clearly, our fear and ignorance of Covid-19 have driven the actions of Leaders and made us too terrified to say anything that isn’t in total agreement with their authority.

April 20th, 2020
Opposition slams 7% fee on money transfers

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Having its First, Second and Third Readings at the Friday, April 17, 2020, Seventh Sitting of the Second session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA), the 'Financing and Money Services (Amendment) Act, 2020' has now been passed amidst brutal Opposition criticism.

April 20th, 2020
COVID-19: Stop the stigmatisation- Hon Fahie

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Prior to comments from Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert that those found guilty of spreading rumours about the COVID-19 victim, who died on April 18, 2020, could face charges, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had urged the community not to stigmatise victims.

April 19th, 2020
Gov’t paying for basic food packages for all ‘in need’- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The Government will be financing basic food packages, which are to be delivered to all persons, district-by-district, who are in need,” assured Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in announcing another week of complete lockdown in the wee hours of April 19, 2020.

April 18th, 2020
Local supermarkets deny employing COVID-19 patient

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least two major local supermarkets in the Virgin Islands (VI) have denied employing the latest COVID-19 victim who tested positive for the virus as announced on April 16, 2020.

April 18th, 2020
The age of corona

By Dickson C. Igwe

The Corona Virus Pandemic will usher in a Post Globalization World Order. Greater regional integration, and a whole new travel protocol, that adds a robust layer of medical scrutiny means limited travel options, for at least a decade.

April 17th, 2020
Lone driver crashes in front of Said Department Store

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even as the territory is under a strict COVID-19 lockdown and without the Friday rush hour traffic, one drive still managed to crash their vehicle into a curb this afternoon, April 17, 2020.

April 17th, 2020
34 Customs & Immigration Officers sworn in as Auxiliary Officers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands has launched a new joint task force with Her Majesty’s Customs and Immigration Department.

April 17th, 2020
Persons returned with wigs, different clothes to get food from FSN- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has blasted certain residents for attempting to pressure various District Representatives and deceive Family Support Network (FSN) to get more food and vouchers.

April 16th, 2020
Another 24/7 lockdown possible if public slackens up!- Premier Fahie

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands could be placed on another 24/7 lockdown if residents refuse to comply with social distancing practices and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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