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Stray dogs allegedly killing farm animals on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- It has long been reported on Virgin Gorda that aggressive stray dogs pose a danger to persons, especially children.
HoA sits Thursday, April 16, 2020 with COVID-19 high on agenda
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the Virgin Islands, the House of Assembly (HoA) will sit tomorrow, April 16, 2020, for the Seventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth HoA with the virus control and response measures high on the agenda.
'No need for extension of current 14-day lockdown' - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Announcing no new cases of COVID-19 in the Territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the current 24/7 lockdown in the Virgin Islands (VI) will not be extended; however, a new night-time curfew will take effect from April 19, 2020, running until June 1, 2020.
BVI Red Cross appeals to public for donations to food bank
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Red Cross is appealing to the public to donate “generously” to replenish its food bank which supports the most vulnerable members of the community.
Night curfew will remain in place after lockdown- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands eagerly waited to hear what would be the plans after the 14-day lockdown ends on April 19, 2020, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) disclosed to a regional media house on April 13, 2020, that the Virgin Islands would continue to observe a nightly curfew from April 20, 2020.
5G facts versus fiction
Thomas C. Famous
With COVID-19 running rampant it seems to bring out all forms of conspiracy theories such as, but not limited to, some of the following:
“Blacks can't catch COVID-19 because we have Melanin.”
“If you drink old water you will catch the virus.”
“If you drink warm water you won't catch the virus.”
“COVID-19 is caused by 5G radiation from Cell Phones.”
‘We have to protect borders for a little while longer’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The borders of the Virgin Islands will continue to remain closed even after the 14-day lockdown period has ended, says Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
FSN distributes food supplies to 400+ during lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Family Support Network (FSN), with an “army” of less than 10, has been expeditiously and courageously championing efforts to assist persons in need of food supplies during the 24-hour 14-day lockdown in the Virgin Islands.
VG Easter Festival Parade 'virtually' starting on time today!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival would have been climaxing today, Monday, April 13, 2020, with the annual Easter Monday Parade along Lee Road.
'Too many individuals abusing curfew passes'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has lamented the abuse of curfew passes issued to those considered 'essential workers' as the Virgin Islands (VI) continues with its COVID-19 lockdown until April 19, 2020.
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