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BVI Gateway traveller authorisation portal goes live
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The highly anticipated BVI Gateway Portal to facilitate the registration of persons for authorisation to travel into the Territory from December 1, 2020, is now live and is accepting applications as of today, November 24, 2020.
'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.
‘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.
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.
USVI shopping day trip ‘days are gone’ – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the days of shopping day trips to the US Virgin Islands (USVI) are over for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), given the risks of COVID-19.
VI Gov't reduces cost of travel app, bracelet & COVID-19 tests to $175 total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the December 1, 2020 reopening of the territory's borders and after consultations with stakeholders and medical experts, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced major reductions in associated costs for travellers to the VI to meet the requirements implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VI economy has ‘fared well’ despite COVID-19 challenges – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the National Budget Address on Thursday, November 12, 2020, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the territory has fared well despite the challenges that came as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.