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'VI divisiveness' helped keep the Governor in place - Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Honestly Speaking radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has remarked that division created in the Territory amongst the people and leaders is part of the reason the Governor's seat is still a part of the Virgin Islands (VI) Cabinet even when an opportunity was presented to remove it.
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.
UPDATE: Driver in car chase slapped with 7 charges
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The man behind the wheels of an unlicensed vehicle that engaged police in a chase in East End, Tortola, on May 9, 2020, has been slapped with seven (7) charges.
'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.
COVID-19: NDP blasted for 'chatter' on Fahie Gov't performance
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - 'Honestly Speaking' radio Moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has blasted elements in the former National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, for what he called 'chatter' about the performance of the Fahie administration and its handling of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Virgin Islands.
'We cannot isolate from world for too long'- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While calling for Virgin Islanders to come out of social isolation, former talk show host, entrepreneur and tourism operator, Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has praised the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration for its handling of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Bishop Cline owned 'Infinite Solutions' gets $138K Gov't laptop contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pastor and Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline, through his company Infinite Solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply some 500 laptops as part of a school assistance programme piloted by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
A new world of restricted travel
By Dickson C. Igwe
The global travel and tourism industry will inevitably contract and decline significantly, as the Corona Virus Pandemic continues its devastating journey through the world economy. For the Caribbean, a region wholly dependent upon tourism for its economic existence, this will be no easy time.
Boxer Julan O. Brown says VI school girls 'sold sex' for food
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Well known Jamaican boxer and trainer, Mr Julan O. Brown aka ‘Iron Fist’ says school-aged girls in the Virgin Islands (VI) have confided in him certain secrets, including that they sold sex for food to get by.
Restricted businesses told to 'ready facilities' for Sunday opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businesses and organisations, who have not yet received Cabinet approval to open as part of the phased economic rebooting of the Virgin Islands (VI), have now been told to open for the purpose of getting their facilities ready to meet social distancing and other requirements for opening on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
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