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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.
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.
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