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VI may feel effects of 'Bomb Cyclone' on Monday March 9, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Eastern Caribbean inclusive of the Virgin Islands (VI) may experience the effects of another Bomb Cyclone beginning Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Corona 2: The economic fallout
By Dickson C. Igwe
With the Coronavirus outbreak, the best countries can do for now is to expect the worst, but hope for the best. OK. Corona has wiped $2.5 trillion from the value of global stocks. This is despite central bank intervention earlier this week.
H.L. Stoutt remembered as father of modern VI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Speaking at the 25th Annual H. Lavity Stoutt Memorial Celebration on Monday, March 2, 2020, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the legacies of First Chief Minister, Hamilton Lavity Stoutt and those before him, paved the way for the modern Virgin Islands.
Premier Fahie approves $3M for Coronavirus preparedness & response
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With a commitment that the Government will remain focused on the protection of the health of all residents and visitors in the Virgin Islands, Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that a $3M special funding has now be earmarked towards Coronavirus (COVID-19) preparedness and response.
‘BVIslanders do not accept us & that is the truth’- Latino Belonger
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In another ‘hot topic’ linked to issues facing the Virgin Islands (VI), ‘Real Talk’ host Karia J. Christopher has inquired why persons of Latino heritage are refusing to accept the VI as their home, yet, carry state documents like passports or even have Belonger status.
7th District Rep Hon Natalio D. Wheatley opens District Office
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- In just his first term and first year in office as an elected Member, Seventh District Representative and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has created history by becoming the first legislator for the district to open a District Office.
Big Dream Group donates $1K worth of supplies to Rainbow Children’s Home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’ is a saying put into reality by a group of persons who have took it upon themselves to make a difference in the community of the Virgin Islands.
BVI Spring Fest 2020 forces possible road closure @ CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - 'The International Fete' set for tonight, Saturday, February 29, 2020, as part of the BVI Spring Festival calendar of events could result in the closure of an access road leading to the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Community.
Gov't 'beefing up' ports of entry with quarantine areas
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Heightened screening of persons entering the Territory due to the Novel Coronavirus epidemic will see ports of entry across the Virgin Islands being outfitted with new isolation areas.
Hon Malone speaking 'nonsense if you ask me’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin A. Turnbull (R2) appeared slightly irate by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone’s (AL) response to concerns from residents of Jost van Dyke, calling it ‘nonsense’ during the House of Assembly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.