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'Gov't doing a credible job' handling COVID-19 pandemic - Dr Pickering
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Deputy Premier under the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Independent Candidate in the 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has commended the Fahie administration for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be clear on whether UK will help VI or not- Skelton-Cline to Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Consultant and outspoken moderator of the Honestly Speaking show, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has remarked that even as Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert says the Virgin Islands (VI) has healthy reserves and enough finances to handle its own affairs regarding COVID-19, the United Kingdom (UK) still has to approve the funds.
VI Gov't seeking to assist students lacking technology during lockdown
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says Government is prepared to close schools for a while longer, should the COVID-19 lockdown go beyond April 19, 2020.
No particular 'spike' in domestic-related violence - CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is getting calls for more domestic-related incidents than anything else as a result of the 24/7 COVID-19 lockdown but it doesn't necessarily mean there is an increase in domestic violence cases in the Territory at this time.
COVID-19 lockdown 'has sidelined all side chicks'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Even as the COVID-19 pandemic has killed thousands worldwide, disrupted lives and virtually brought the Virgin Islands economy to a standstill, pastor and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says a benefit of the virus is it is forcing people to end infidelity and 'bad relationships'.
All 17 COVID-19 samples have returned 'negative'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that all 17 samples of the Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) have tested negative for the virus by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
Caller: 'The landlord don't want hear nothing about COVID-19'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - A female caller on ZBVI 780AM, during a special interactive session with Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), had complained that when it comes to COVID-19, her landlord is not accepting it as an excuse for non-payment of rent.
UPDATE: Men charged for breaching curfew & illegal entry into VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The two men who illegally entered the Virgin Islands (VI) after a trip to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for smuggling activity, have been charged according to a release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Rotary BVI & SSB partner to raise 50K for FSN
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In response to an urgent need by the Family Support Network for funds to purchase food, the Social Security Board and the Rotary Family of the Virgin Islands have agreed to collaborate to raise $50,000.00 in the first instance.
COVID-19: ‘I rather be criticised for overdoing it, than underdoing it’ - CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says with regards to the extreme measures that the territory is taking to bring COVID-19 under control, he would rather be criticised for doing too much, than doing too little and have the virus go out of control.
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