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Work Permit, Exemption holders allowed re-entry by Sept 1, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that in Phase 2 of the restricted border re-opening plan, Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Holders will now be allowed entry into the territory from September 1, 2020, once they meet a list of requirements.
Restrictions eased as VI internal curfew lifted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has tonight Friday, August 14, 2020, announced that effective today, the Virgin Islands (VI) has moved to revoke business and other territorial curfews imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tanisha A. L. Pierre
By Ron O. D'Avilar
After struggling to simply find a swimsuit on island that was right for her, young entrepreneur Tanisha A. La-Touche Pierre decided to not let anyone else go through that experience and has since become the proud owner of Boujee Bodies VI, an online store providing stylish swimsuits to customers in the Virgin Islands.
'Untold damages' in blocking return of work permit, exemption holders - Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A former Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has called for a revisiting of the policy surrounding an August 2, 2020, government decision to block the re-entry of holders of work permits and work permit exemptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anegada has prospects for 'real second airport' in VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator and Consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has suggested that the sister island of Anegada has great prospects to house a major second airport in the Virgin Islands.
Cuban medical professionals complete 14-day mandatory quarantine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The team of 22 Cuban medical professionals that arrived in the Virgin Islands on Saturday, July 25, 2020, has completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine and tested negative for the virus.
Impact resistant doors & windows for R.T. O’Neal Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking this morning, August 11, 2020, at the contract signing for the Procurement and Installation works at Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said full rehabilitation of the building is long overdue, as no major works were done since 2017.
Economic reboot $$ will be diverted to any new lockdown- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As some community members continue to call for the Virgin Islands to re-open and allow an influx of visitors to enter, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that Government cannot take risks that can cause another complete lockdown, as the Territory cannot afford it.
'I will continue to give advice'- Hon Maduro-Caines to Deputy Premier
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Showering blessings and well wishes on newly appointed permanent Deputy Premier, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Sixth District Representative and Government member of the House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has said she will continue to advise Dr Wheatley in his various roles even when they are not solicited.
'Titles mean nothing if your people are suffering' - Dr the Hon Wheatley
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he stands ready to carry the heavy responsibilities that come with being a Minister, District Representative and now, the new Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands.