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'No time for division or petty politics'- Hon Malone to VI Opposition
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) in his latest address to the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) Hon Carvin Malone has urged the territory's opposition to bring an end to the petty politics relating to the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USVI records 17th COVID-19 death of 93-year-old male
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The USVI Department of Health (D.O.H) on Saturday, September 5, 2020, confirmed the 17th COVID-19 related death in USVI, with the latest fatality occurring in St. Thomas.
16 more COVID-19 cases recorded in VI; Total jumps to 63
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the Virgin Islands has recorded 16 more COVID-19 cases, bringing the total confirmed in the Territory to 63, with 52 active cases.
Hon Turnbull falsely claims Gov’t spending $17K per barge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has shut down Opposition claims that the Virgin Islands Government is paying some $51,000 a day for three barges to boost the Territory's border security in the COVID-19 fight.
Skelton-Cline wants immediate deportation of expats involved in human smuggling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outspoken commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for the immediate deportation of expatriates involved in human smuggling and the revocation of status and deportation for Belongers if found to be involved in the illegal activity that has been linked to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands.
Hon Penn slams Hon Malone for ‘undocumented COVID-19 cases’ comment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has publicly chided Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) for his recent comment about the Territory possibly having over 1400 undocumented COVID-19 cases, according to projections.
24hr lockdown if VI flouts new COVID-19 measures - Premier warns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned that if the Virgin Islands (VI) fails to adhere to the new COVID-19 measures, including the new 1:01 pm to 5:00 am hard lockdown implemented to contain a spike of the virus, a 24/7 14-day lockdown will be implemented.
Possible 1,482 undocumented COVID-19 cases in VI - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed a worrying synopsis of the COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands (VI), announcing that the recent spike in cases may be just the beginning.
CoP Matthews on vacation 'in the middle of a war'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews has come under fire from radio host and social media commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline for heading off on vacation, even as the Territory has experienced a spike in COVID-19 infections.
Western Union & MoneyGram allowed to operate in new lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Territory embarks on a new 14-day 1:00 pm to 5:00 am 'hard lockdown' following a spate of COVID-19 cases in the Territory, remittance services, insurance companies, automotive companies and garages have been added to the list of non-essential businesses allowed to operate.