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‘Increase weekend worship to 50 persons’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- An appeal has been made to the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Government to consider increasing weekend worship by 30 persons.
'We cannot allow lawless re-entry' of people into VI - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing questions on the issue from the media at a May 12, 2020, press conference on the Territory's COVID-19 response, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said only when protocols are established would VIslanders and Belongers be allowed re-entry into the Territory.
Police chided for not wearing mask during stop & search
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A stop and search by police in Lower Estate in the vicinity of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Park today, May 14, 2020, saw a female officer being scolded for not wearing a mask in public.
'I've created enemies galore based on my opinion'- Rosan-Jones
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Local resident and outspoken social commentator, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' says freedom and speech and the freedoms of the Virgin Islands media may be under threat in the Territory.
Loud motor scooters can cause permanent hearing loss- Dr Smith warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid comments on social media that the COVID-19 lockdown in the Virgin Islands had brought a relief from the noise of altered motor scooter mufflers throughout roads in the Virgin Islands, former premier and medical doctor, Dr D. Orlando Smith has gone a step further to offer some word of advice to motor scooter riders.
UK discussing further support to OTs for Hurricane Season- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Atlantic Hurricane Season this year predicted to be very active and the Region also grappling with COVID-19, Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert said it will be an unprecedented challenge and that the United Kingdom (UK) is discussing ‘extra resilience’ support.
'Any concerns' over COVID-19 death 'will be addressed'- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Zan Lewis, a senior broadcaster with ZBVI Radio, was rebuked by Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) for asking if the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) should shoulder blame for the Territory’s lone COVID-19 death.
Premier debunks Zan Lewis claims of COVID-19 'media shutout'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was forced to clear the air after ZBVI News Director, Mr Zan Lewis implied that the Premier may not have been satisfied with the Government's COVID-19 media communication strategy.
Reports of VI Gov't blocking supplies from USVI 'ludicrous'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has beat down claims that his government is discouraging businesses on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, from supplying individual residents in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) with groceries and other items.
'VI divisiveness' helped keep the Governor in place - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has remarked that division created in the Territory amongst the people and leaders is part of the reason the Governor's seat is still a part of the Virgin Islands (VI) Cabinet even when an opportunity was presented to remove it.
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