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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 22nd, 2020
COVID-19 signalled need for a more innovative VI – Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Tourism, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the Territory have highlighted the need for more innovation in the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 21st, 2020
No new topics in first two weeks of school reopening– Education Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With classrooms set to re-open as soon as school buildings are inspected and approved, Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that in the first two weeks, no new topics will we taught.

September 19th, 2020
Skelton-Cline calls out ‘VINO Boycotters’ for silence over Gov’s reparation statement

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out the hypocrisy of those who were quick to condemn and harass businesses to boycott Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) over a cartoon, yet remain silent over comments from a sitting Governor that the United Kingdom does not intend to pay slavery reparations to the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 19th, 2020
Physical schools re-opening despite COVID-19 concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A cabinet backed phased reopening of schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been approved, upturning a previous tentative decision to keep classrooms closed for the rest of the year.

September 19th, 2020
Dawn J. Smith appointed VI Attorney General

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Indigenous Virgin Islander, Ms Dawn J. Smith has been appointed to the seat of Attorney General in the Virgin Islands (VI), effective October 1, 2020.

September 19th, 2020
Legacy Auto Sales bringing COVID-19 relief with huge discounts

POCKPOND POND, Tortola, VI – Given the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic and the struggles many families are facing in the Virgin Islands (VI), one local company in their bid to remain good corporate citizens, have slashed prices by as much as 70% to meet the pockets of Virgin Islanders in these difficult times.

September 19th, 2020
COVID-19 & fearful times for VI businesses

By Dickson C. Igwe

There is light at the end of the tunnel on the COVID-19 Pandemic with an approved vaccine expected shortly, and new super-swift testing and tracing capabilities. However, businesses remain desperate and fearful, and that is to be expected.

September 17th, 2020
Skelton-Cline vows to hold Gov't accountable despite consultancy contracts

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Affirming his commitment and support for the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration, Government Consultant and Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has indicated he will, nevertheless, continue to hold the Government of the Virgin Islands accountable.

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