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September 30th, 2020
LEAKED LETTER: Governor fabricated lies to justify UK intervention in VI – Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In more explosive allegations against the ongoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U Jaspert, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in a letter to the United Kingdom (UK) that has since been leaked to the media, said the Governor fabricated lies about the COVID-19 situation in the Territory to get the UK to ‘swoop in and rescue’ the VI people.

September 29th, 2020
UPDATE: Only 3 active COVID-19 cases remain in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With just over two months way before the Territory reopens to international tourists, there are now only 3 active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands.

September 29th, 2020
Premier left ‘shocked’ over leaked confidential letter to UK Foreign Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed ‘shock’ over a leaked mail penned by him to Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, over the conduct of outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert.

September 28th, 2020
20th COVID-19 death reported in USVI

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2020, announced the 20th COVID-19-related death in the US Virgin Islands, two weeks after announcing the 19th fatality in the Territory as a result of the virulent disease.

September 28th, 2020
Governor admits HMS Medway's return is against will of VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a decision to snub orders by the Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to deny a request to have a United Kingdom (UK) navy ship come to the Virgin Islands to assist with border security, Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert has admitted his decision may have gone against the will of the people wanting to handle their own affairs.

September 26th, 2020
Governor snubs Premier’s orders; asks UK Navy ship to secure VI’s borders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The embattled Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert on his way out of office has snubbed a decision by the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to handle its own COVID-19 border security and instead requested a UK Navy ship to return to the territory despite the government’s position to decline the UK offer.

September 23rd, 2020
$1M earmarked for new income support programme- Hon Malone

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is moving to provide additional income support to citizens, given segments of the population have been unable to benefit from stimulus programmes.

September 22nd, 2020
2 more COVID-19 cases as total recoveries jump to 61- Hon Malone

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has recorded two more cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases in the Territory to 71. This is an increase of just 2 from the previously recorded 69 total cases on September 16, 2020.

September 16th, 2020
Recent spike in COVID-19 cases now under control - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that public cooperation and various public health measures have now resulted in the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands being brought completely under control.

September 16th, 2020
Julio S. Henry blasts Governor for delaying Cannabis Act

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator and former talk show host, Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has chastised the current Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 for what he underscored as empowering of Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert to have the final say on affairs in the Territory, including bills passed in the House.

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