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64% of VI layoffs were bar & restaurant workers – Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although bars and restaurants were allowed to offer take-out services during the majority of the COVID-19 curfew period, some 64% of workers in the industry were laid off and significant revenue reduction was felt in that business sector, new economic statistics on the pandemic has revealed.
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.
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.
Health Minister making COVID-19 update @ 10:00am
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) will host another virtual COVID-19 announcement this morning, September 16, 2020, at 10:00am, as the Territory enters its new 5:00pm to 5:00am curfew for the next 14 days.
BVIFA mourns passing of member Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) along with the local football fraternity is mourning the death of Matthew D. Daly aka ‘Shorty’ described as a vociferous fan and avid supporter of the game in the Virgin Islands (VI).
More businesses approved to open as COVID-19 cases drop
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a Cabinet meeting of September 11, 2020, more businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now be allowed to open as the territory records a reduction in COVID-19 cases as a result of strict adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines issued by local health authorities.
VI records 2 more COVID-19 cases & 7 recoveries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded 2 more COVID-19 cases and 7 recoveries as of September 11, 2020, a statement from the Government Information Service (GIS) said Friday evening shortly before midnight.
DDM monitoring 'Disturbance 2' on Caribbean path
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – The Virgin Islands Department of Disaster Management (DDM) in a September 12, 2020, update says while it is monitoring a number of disturbances in the region, Disturbance 2 is the main focus for the Caribbean at this period.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Dakota K. Christopher
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Dakota K. Christopher is on a mission to spread positivity and women empowerment in the Virgin Islands. Through a custom clothing line ‘Notbasic by Ms Kody,’ she started a community movement that spreads powerful messages of hope in this very unorthodox way.
Governor’s statement on reparation is ‘absolutely insulting’ - Kenneth G. Gladstone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Questioning the purpose of the Governor in the Virgin Islands (VI), PSI Radio host and social commentator Mr Kenneth G. Gladstone said Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert saying the United Kingdom (UK) has no intentions of paying VI reparations is ‘absolutely insulting’.
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