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The post pandemic economy - Part 2
By Dickson C. Igwe
Capitalism and individualism, with the stress on the market economy, will not be able to deal with the New World of climate change, environmental degradation, and rising power polarities that have no respect for freedom and democracy.
'Sacrifices were made' to keep public servants employed– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, his administration has had to sacrifice to ensure public officers remain employed despite the layoffs in the private sector.
3-hr curfew extended to another 14 days in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A curfew still remains for the Virgin Islands as the 3-hour curfew imposed on November 5, 2020, has been extended to another 14 days.
‘I said the Premier is crazy, not in a bad way’- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social Commentator Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has moved to clarify and bring context to recent comments he made on the reduction of the COVID-19 accessory cost for tourists visiting the Virgin Islands.
‘Premier is crazy’ to reduce cost of COVID-19 tests, travel accessories- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Social commentator and former talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka ‘Sam’ has criticised Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over a move to reduce the cost of COVID-19 travel accessories to make it more affordable for tourists to vacation in the Virgin Islands when the territory re-opens on December 1, 2020.
Gov’t spent $57.4M in unbudgeted COVID-19 expenses so far - Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The COVID-19 pandemic in the Virgin Islands (VI) has so far cost the territory a whopping $57.4 million in direct expenses that were not initially budgeted for in 2020, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed.
‘UK believes VI's wealth comes from corruption’ – Skelton-Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI – Talkshow host and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says the United Kingdom (UK), in its quest to allegedly take control of the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI), is looking to do so on the premise that the territory is corrupt.
6 COVID-19 cases on first post-pandemic C’bean cruise
VI CONSORTIUM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The first cruise ship to set sail in the Caribbean in the era of COVID-19 turned up with 6 positive coronavirus cases, with Barbados providing help to the ship to isolate the patients and quell further spread.
Unite BVI launches mental health support video series
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Local foundation, Unite BVI has launched a mental health support video series entitled, “Overcoming Together, Wellness Through Uncertainty,” via a partnership with Psychotherapist Kelly Bos, to explore mental health issues challenging VI residents as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov’t proposing 'extended' stay for persons to work remotely from VI
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to capitalise on COVID-19 opportunities through new programmes aimed at attracting remote workers to the VI, while also encouraging foreign investments.
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