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'Bear with Gov't' during COVID-19 pandemic - Premier urges public
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Echoing the calls of Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for the public to have patience ahead of the distribution COVID-19 financial relief, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called of the VI to 'bear with the government' while the relief measures are being implemented.
64 churches meet COVID-19 requirements to re-open- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says several businesses and local churches have now been cleared to operate in the Virgin Islands, having met COVID-19 requirements to prevent the spread of the virus.
HM Prison visits resuming after long COVID-19 lockout
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Public visits to Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut will officially resume from Monday, July 13, 2020, while church visits will resume a day earlier on Sunday, July 12, 2020, according to the Ministry of Health and Social Development.
Cabinet approves penalties for violating COVID-19 measures
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, approved a range of penalties and fines for both individuals and businesses who violate COVID-19 guidelines meant to prevent the spread of the virus.
'Gov't never limited the church' to 1hr meetings - Hon Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shut down claims made by some local pasters that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration, at some time, limited church gatherings to one hour.
BVI News erroneous article left local mother 'distraught'- Kenneth G. Gladstone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On the heels of an erroneous and sensational fake news article published by local tabloid BVI News, one mother was left very worried and upset, according to radio host and social commentator, Mr Kenneth G. Gladstone, adding that some media houses will end up in the courthouse for irresponsible journalism.
109 total returnees released from COVID-19 quarantine - Hon Malone
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says a total of 109 returned nationals has been released from COVID-19 quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of June 25, 2020.
LIAT extends suspension of flights through July 15, 2020
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- LIAT‘s commercial passenger services will remain suspended until July 15, 2020, due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has announced.
Fahie gov't averted 'major negative effects' of COVID-19 - Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Even as Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) had moved to criticise some of the bold steps taken by the Fahie administration to combat COVID-19, Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has praised the government for taking the necessary proactive measures to keep the Territory safe.
Rogue ‘returnees’ can be reported to police - Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has encouraged residents of the Virgin Islands to report recent returnees to the police if there is a suspicion they may have entered the Virgin Islands (VI) illegally.
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