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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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