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9th District to test backup communication systems during partial VI shut down
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- As the Territory has taken the decision to partly close its borders, reduce traffic to the Territory, temporarily close schools and limit mass gatherings and movements, the Ninth District has seen it as a ripe opportunity to test its redundant communication system, which was put in place in the event the central communication system fails, as was the case following the hurricanes of September 2017.
All schools to close for 14 days effective Thurs, March 19, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced a string of additional Cabinet imposed measures, which included the closure of public and private schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) for 14 days, in response to the global Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Barbados confirms first two COVID-19 cases
NATION NEWS
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - A 39-year-old Barbadian woman and a visitor from the United States have both tested positive for COVID-19, the first two confirmed cases here in Barbados.
32 registered as British citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - 32 individuals are now British citizens after having been previously naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.
Caribbean resilience
Thomas C. Famous
Good Day to the Atlantic and Caribbean Family, those in the region and those around the world. Over the last few weeks, the world as most of us know it, has changed drastically. Even more so, for those of us living and working in the Atlantic and Caribbean region.
‘zero tolerance’ on price gouging- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although there have not been widespread reports of price-gouging in the Virgin Islands due to Coronavirus fears, there have been reports of panic buying. Supermarkets across the Territory have been busy with shoppers, who have cleaned shelves of items such as disinfectant sprays and wipes, toilet papers, paper towels, oranges and vitamin tablets.
'In God there is no panic, but prepare' - Bishop Cline on Coronavirus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Quoting Exodus from the Holy Bible, outspoken Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline says that Christians have nothing to fear over the global outbreak of the deadly Novel-Coronavirus (COVID-19) as long as they obey the lord.
DCrew makes tangible donation to BVI Breast Cancer Awareness Club
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Breast Cancer Awareness Club is now in a better place to advance their cause with a sizable donation received from the promoters of an annual social event.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Lariisa A. Mapp
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While many youths turn to smartphones and social media for gratification, 25-year-old Virgin Islander and Educator Lariisa A. Mapp aka ‘Lisa’ is cut from a different cloth.
Controversy as Davies family blocks off reclaimed land @ Red Bay
RED BAY, Tortola, VI- A number of persons have been complaining to this news site, as well as to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Eighth District Representative about a portion of reclaimed land at Red Bay, East End, close to Alphonso Gas Station, being blocked off with rocks and chains and preventing persons from using the said space.
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