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May 19th, 2020
Karia J. Christopher has eyes set on 'political space'

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Host of the popular Virgin Islands' talk show, 'Real Talk', Mrs Karia J. Christopher says she has her eyes set on the political space in the Territory, even though it may not necessarily be very soon that she throws her hat in the proverbial political ring.

May 18th, 2020
Opposition lays down 'COVID-19 Strategic Economic Recovery Plan'

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), on behalf of Opposition Members Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has released to the media a detailed economic recovery plan for the Territory, which it also plans to disseminate to the general public in the coming days.

May 17th, 2020
UPDATE: Deceased Fort Hill man identified as Ruel Fahie aka ‘Fahie Boy’

FORT HILL, Tortola, VI – The man found dead at his home in Fort Hill, Tortola, on May 16, 2020 has since been identified as well-known local Ruel Fahie aka ‘Fahie Boy’.

May 16th, 2020
No Expats! BVITB wants locals applying for Tourism Director post

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a leaked email revealing that the current Director of Tourism, Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, intends to call it quits at the end of the year, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) in accepting the resignation, has already advertised a vacancy for the post.

May 16th, 2020
'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.

May 16th, 2020
Local Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit appointed DPP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Principal Crown Counsel in the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit has been appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on May 5, 2020, after acting in the role since December 14, 2019.

May 15th, 2020
'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.

May 14th, 2020
'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.

May 13th, 2020
UK discussing further support to OTs for Hurricane Season- Gov Jaspert

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Atlantic Hurricane Season this year predicted to be very active and the Region also grappling with COVID-19, Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert said it will be an unprecedented challenge and that the United Kingdom (UK) is discussing ‘extra resilience’ support.

May 13th, 2020
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.

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