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BVI News accused of misrepresenting statements by Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local online news, BVI News, has been accused of misrepresenting recent statements made by Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
2nd case of COVID-19 detected in VI since border reopening- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that there are now two active cases of COVID-19 in the [British] Virgin Islands.
Persons with faulty GPS bracelets reportedly broke quarantine– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said as a result of some tracking bracelets not being as efficient as they should be, there are reports of persons breaking quarantine, which he says will not be tolerated.
Gov’t not looking to track citizens with biological chips – Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said that contrary to what is believed in some parts of the territory, the Fahie administration has no intention to track citizens with biological chips.
USVI shopping day trip ‘days are gone’ – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the days of shopping day trips to the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are over for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), given the risks of COVID-19.
4-day mandatory quarantine part of new travel protocols – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that after listening to the people regarding the tourism protocols, including stakeholders in the tourism industry and medical experts, the Government of the Virgin Islands went back to the proverbial drawing board to hammer out a more amicable and practical plan.
Health Minister 'seems to be minister of misinformation' & fear-mongering- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition in the Virgin Islands, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has denied that he called for civil unrest in the territory regarding government’s tourism re-opening policies, even as records show otherwise.
8th day COVID-19 test for tourists under review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to bring down the associated costs of COVID-19 testing to tourists, as well as reducing the number of tests to be administered, Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said the administration is working to review the 4th COVID-19 test requirement.
No day trips into VI likely before March 2021- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The tourism sector of the Virgin Islands that relies heavily on visitors coming into the territory on a day trip will have to wait at least another five months before it can begin to receive such tourists.
Estimated $450 per tourist for COVID-19 testing & GPS bracelet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tourists to the Virgin Islands (VI) can expect to pay an estimated $450 per person for all local COVID-19 testing and the associated GPS tracking device, should the government move forward with its current reopening protocols from December 1, 2020.
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