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Cheaper to guard returnees than to shut down VI economy- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said providing security to ensure returning Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalised Citizens remain at their designated quarantine facilities is a better option than going through another shut down of the Virgin Islands’ economy if another wave of the Novel Coronavirus surfaces.
Hon Penn 'trying to taint & block legitimate assistance' to people - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who also has oversight for Social Security in the Virgin Islands, has fired back at Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for questioning how the Government was able to source money from the Social Security Board (SSB) to fund its $62.9M COVID-19 economic stimulus plan.
DR, USVI, USA & UK among countries persons prohibited to enter VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has listed a number of countries, including the USA, US Virgin Islands, United Kingdom and Dominican Republic, where travel to the Virgin Islands is currently prohibited.
SSB funding into Stimulus Plan must be explained - Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to bring clarity on how money from the Social Security Board (SSB) is being sourced in the Government's COVID-19 economic stimulus plan.
Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in USVI now @ 70
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — The latest coronavirus case in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) was confirmed on St Croix on Saturday, May 30, 2020, according to an infographic released by the [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health.
CPEA & Keystage Exams cancelled for VI students - Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Education Minister Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says he was forced to cancel two key exams- the Keystage Exams and the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA)- in the Virgin Islands amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor silent on accusations of 'interference' with legislature
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the BVI Airways audit report at the centre of the controversy, a usually combative Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has remained silent days after public accusations of interference with the legislative arm of the Virgin Islands (VI) government.
Businessman punched to face over 'no mask, no service' policy
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI - Police are now on the hunt for a man who dealt the proprietor of the Captain Mulligan Restaurant, Mr Randy George a vicious punch to the face over the restaurant's 'no mask, no service' policy.
COVID-19: TAG introduces anti-microbial protection for vehicles
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands adjusts to the 'New Regular' due to the global pandemic, Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has introduced an anti-microbial treatment to assist vehicle owners minimise exposure to COVID-19.
‘I was quoting a request’ for the 2 laptops- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says he never requested two government laptops for his home use, rather, he was quoting a request from a parent who wanted assistance to access computers for their children.
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