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October 2nd, 2020
Virgin Islanders continue to lose property in COVID-19 era – Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline says it remains concerning that Virgin Islanders are losing property as a result of financial difficulties in the COVID-19 era.

September 30th, 2020
LEAKED LETTER: Governor fabricated lies to justify UK intervention in VI – Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In more explosive allegations against the ongoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U Jaspert, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in a letter to the United Kingdom (UK) that has since been leaked to the media, said the Governor fabricated lies about the COVID-19 situation in the Territory to get the UK to ‘swoop in and rescue’ the VI people.

September 29th, 2020
Premier left ‘shocked’ over leaked confidential letter to UK Foreign Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed ‘shock’ over a leaked mail penned by him to Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg, the United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, over the conduct of outgoing Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert.

September 28th, 2020
Governor admits HMS Medway's return is against will of VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following a decision to snub orders by the Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to deny a request to have a United Kingdom (UK) navy ship come to the Virgin Islands to assist with border security, Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert has admitted his decision may have gone against the will of the people wanting to handle their own affairs.

September 26th, 2020
Governor snubs Premier’s orders; asks UK Navy ship to secure VI’s borders

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The embattled Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert on his way out of office has snubbed a decision by the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to handle its own COVID-19 border security and instead requested a UK Navy ship to return to the territory despite the government’s position to decline the UK offer.

September 22nd, 2020
2 more COVID-19 cases as total recoveries jump to 61- Hon Malone

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has recorded two more cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases in the Territory to 71. This is an increase of just 2 from the previously recorded 69 total cases on September 16, 2020.

September 22nd, 2020
COVID-19 signalled need for a more innovative VI – Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Tourism, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) says the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on the Territory have highlighted the need for more innovation in the Virgin Islands (VI).

September 21st, 2020
No new topics in first two weeks of school reopening– Education Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With classrooms set to re-open as soon as school buildings are inspected and approved, Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that in the first two weeks, no new topics will we taught.

September 19th, 2020
Physical schools re-opening despite COVID-19 concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A cabinet backed phased reopening of schools in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been approved, upturning a previous tentative decision to keep classrooms closed for the rest of the year.

September 19th, 2020
Legacy Auto Sales bringing COVID-19 relief with huge discounts

POCKPOND POND, Tortola, VI – Given the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic and the struggles many families are facing in the Virgin Islands (VI), one local company in their bid to remain good corporate citizens, have slashed prices by as much as 70% to meet the pockets of Virgin Islanders in these difficult times.

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