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Belongers, residents can now return without pre-arrival COVID-19 test
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islanders, Belongers and those with residency status facing challenges to obtain a pre-approved COVID-19 rt-PCR result for travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) can now obtain a special waiver under a new Cabinet-backed measure.
GPS tracking & multiple COVID-19 tests for VI tourists
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tourists who arrive in the Virgin Islands (VI) from December 1, 2020, will be required to meet strict requirements, including GPS tracking and multiple instances of COVID-19 testing, before they are allowed unrestricted access to the territory.
‘Gov’t COVID-19 methods worked, we all are alive’ - Premier Fahie
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – With the Virgin Islands (VI) recording just one death, that of a Filipino, early on in the territory's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory's extreme measure has worked to saved lives.
Cabinet welcomes new Attorney General Dawn J. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands today, October 7, 2020, welcomed its newest member, Attorney General Honourable Dawn J. Smith.
Forbes-Vanterpool in as Chair & Dr Smith Vice-Chair in HLSCC leadership shake-up
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) premier tertiary learning institution, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), is now under new leadership with a new Chairman, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors as well as the appointment of a new President and Vice President.
UPDATE: VI curfew remains from 8:00pm to 5:00am for next 7 days
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The curfew hours of 8:00pm to 5:00am will remain in the Virgin Islands for the next seven days, according to an instrument published in the Official Gazette on September 30, 2020.
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.
New 14-day curfew from 5:00pm To 5:00am imposed in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has advised the National Security Council to impose a new restricted 14-day curfew from 5:00pm to 5:00am daily starting from today, September 16 to 29, 2020.
Hon Turnbull falsely claims Gov’t spending $17K per barge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shut down Opposition claims that the Virgin Islands Government is paying some $51,000 a day for three barges to boost the Territory's border security in the COVID-19 fight.
COVID-19: Cabinet decision will be in best interest of VI- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the public awaits the decision of Cabinet on whether it will proceed into another 24/7 14-day lockdown of the Virgin Islands (VI) given a spike in COVID-19 cases, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has assured that whatever the outcome, it will be in the best interest of the Territory.
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