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Police have no apologies for arrest of Bobby's Supermarket owner- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Revealing that the case involving Bobby’s Supermarket owner, Mr Elton S. Leonard is still before the criminal justice system and may end up in a court prosecution, Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews alleged the businessman was warned twice about serving customers in breach of the curfew before his arrest.
'I'm going to dump the mask when I'm getting ready to talk'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In leaked audio that has since been deleted off the Facebook page of the Government Information Service (GIS) in the Virgin Islands (VI), Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone was caught discussing plans to ditch his 'face mask' when announcing the Territory's 8th COVID-19 case.
Corona & the seven stages of grief
By Dickson C. Igwe
Public reaction to the sudden and drastic change from the new Coronavirus Pandemic is worthy of assessment. The Coronavirus Pandemic has had a major impact on public psychology in every country.
'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.
'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.
'We're going to see a spike in crime this year'- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says that while the Territory has seen a decline in serious crimes, the end of year data will reflect a spike in crime as a result of a large number of curfew violations.
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.
VI Airlink ‘basically just holding on’– Neville C. Brathwaite Jr
BEEF ISLAND, VI- Local airline VI Airlink’s Chief Engineer Mr Neville C. Brathwaite Jr has revealed that the airline, like others around the world, is holding on for life as their revenue streams have become virtually non-existent because of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
Quiet reopening of money transfer services in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the first time since the start of the phased reopening of the Virgin Islands (VI) following the COVID-19 lockdown, local money transfer services like Western Union and MoneyGram opened their doors for service today, May 11, 2020, this time, with the new 7% levy on funds sent out of the Territory.
'No UK military assistance needed during COVID-19'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The democratically elected government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made it clear to the United Kingdom appointed Governor, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert, aka 'Gus' that no military advisers or intervention are required as the territory protects its borders as part of its COVID-19 response measures.
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