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14-day lockdown extended 'just a few days more'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following news of the territory's first suspected death of the highly infectious COVID-19, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the current 14-day lockdown in the territory will have to be extended as the Government grapples to remain in control of the situation.
UPDATE: Authorities confirm first suspected COVID-19 death in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A release from the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) is Virgin Islands (VI) has now confirmed the first suspected COVID-19 death in the territory.
Local supermarkets deny employing COVID-19 patient
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least two major local supermarkets in the Virgin Islands (VI) have denied employing the latest COVID-19 victim who tested positive for the virus as announced on April 16, 2020.
The age of corona
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Corona Virus Pandemic will usher in a Post Globalization World Order. Greater regional integration, and a whole new travel protocol, that adds a robust layer of medical scrutiny means limited travel options, for at least a decade.
EE bar allegedly breaches curfew
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police are reportedly investigating reports of a bar in East End, on the main island of Tortola, found breaching the curfew in place last night, April 16, 2020.
'Keep putting on' curfews until we get it right - Hon Vanterpool
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (V) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has endorsed calls for more curfews against COVID-19, noting that the Territory should not hide but, rather, work together as a group to find solutions going forward.
Woman tests positive locally for COVID-19- Hon Malone
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- In a late announcement in the House of Assembly minutes ago, April 16, 2020, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced that a woman has tested positive locally for COVID-19.
Another 24/7 lockdown possible if public slackens up!- Premier Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands could be placed on another 24/7 lockdown if residents refuse to comply with social distancing practices and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Premier bombarded by women on WhatsApp to open hair salons!
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Petitioning the House to ask questions after key statements on COVID-19, Third District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has asked for Government to consider adding nail salons to the list of approved businesses as part of the phased opening after the COVID-19 lockdown.
UK 'a hindrance' to VI's recovery & development- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a worst global recession since the Great Depression, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), outspoken pastor and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the United Kingdom (UK) Government of being a continued hindrance to the Virgin Islands' recovery and development.
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