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USVI’s 1st COVID-19 death was 85-yr-old STT man
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health (DOH) has released more information regarding the first person in the USVI to succumb to COVID-19 disease.
1st phase of ‘economic stimulus package’ coming to Cabinet this week- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced plans by his administration to present an economic stimulus package to the Territory in short order.
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.
Power struggle? 'Governor not crediting VI Gov't for COVID-19 fight' - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - On the heels of a Friday, April 3, 2020 statement by Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert, on the arrival of additional COVID-19 test kits in the Territory, local pastor and commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the Governor of trying to upstage the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration.
‘We will succeed’- Queen on COVID-19 pandemic
LONDON, United Kingdom- In a rare speech to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth today, April 5, 2020, Queen Elizabeth II said the UK "will succeed" in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, as she thanked people for following government policies to stay at home and praised those "coming together to help others".
VI now awaiting 17 COVID-19 test results
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another eight samples from the Virgin Islands have been sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad to test for COVID-19, bringing the total awaiting test results to 17.
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.
'UK does not have good history' of meaningful assistance to VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Following remarks from the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert that the Virgin Islands (VI) is capable of financing its own initiatives, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged the local government to stop looking to the UK for help.