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April 25th, 2020
COVID-19: 'This is the new regular'- Premier Andrew A. Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) transitions into yet another curfew period beginning Monday, April 27, 2020, from 6:01 am to 1:00 pm daily for the next 14 days, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says if it wasn't for the current strict lockdown measures, VI's confirmed COVID-19 cases would have been much higher.

April 24th, 2020
Another positive COVID-19 case recorded in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is now dealing with a 6th COVID-19 case while 189 persons are in quarantine, Government announced today, April 24, 2020.

April 24th, 2020
132 curfew breaches recorded by RVIPF- CoP Matthews

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has reported that as of April 18, 2020, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) had recorded a total of 132 curfew breaches since the restriction order was put in place, noting that just a handful of those cases led to arrests.

April 24th, 2020
VG hot meals programme will continue beyond curfews- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Local leaders, with the backing of corporate entities on Virgin Gorda in the Ninth District, have made a commitment to continue providing a hot meal for families in need beyond the period of lockdown and curfews in the Virgin Islands.

April 24th, 2020
'Contracting COVID-19 is not a criminal offence'- Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Joining both Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert in the calls against stigmatising COVID-19 victims, former legislator Myron V. Walwyn is urging the Virgin Islands community to desist from the act and instead pray for victims.

April 23rd, 2020
Public Officers undergo Covid-19 Preventative Training

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several Public Officers have undergone training to ensure that businesses adhere to COVID-19 preventative measures as the Territory prepares to reopen following the curfew period.

April 23rd, 2020
'We don't need appeasing' from the UK - Skelton-Cline to Gov Jaspert

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken radio show moderator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has once again issued sticking criticisms to United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Augustus J. U. Jaspert, over the UK's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to the Territory.

April 23rd, 2020
‘Our land is in much need of healing’- Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Urging the Territory to stay prayed up, Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines has said the Territory needs to be saturated with prayers as only God can help the Virgin Islands out of its present situation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22nd, 2020
Businesses not able to handle heavy flow of clients after curfew- Walwyn

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Legislator Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to establish sector-specific protocols to guide businesses when the Virgin Islands (VI) eventually lifts its 24/7 lockdown instituted in response to the COVID-19 threat in the Territory.

April 22nd, 2020
We need to 'manage' our money better- Hon Flax-Charles

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has issued a call to residents of the Virgin Islands to learn to manage their money better.

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