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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.
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.
‘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.
'Stimulate businesses instead'- Hon Turnbull says no cash handouts to citizens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling the opportunity a 'low hanging fruit' to boost the economy, Opposition Member, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) aka 'Mitch' says he is against a COVID-19 stimulus package plan where cash is put directly into the hands of citizens rather than businesses.
Certain curfew provisions ‘can be even more relaxed’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the Virgin Islands has been declared free of COVID-19, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said certain curfew provisions would be further relaxed.
‘Nail it now!'- Hon Fraser says Gov't should look into landlord woes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called on the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) government to seriously address landlord and tenant relations over rent due, as the Territory continues to experience the COVID-19 pandemic.
'No active cases of COVID-19' remaining in VI - Hon Carvin Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), today, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, confirmed that the Territory is now free of all confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Restaurants now allowed to offer dine-in services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In more ease of COVID-19 restrictions, as the government executes its local economic reboot, approved restaurants will now be able to host individuals for dine-in services.
‘I don’t understand the reluctance to touch the reserves’- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said he does not understand the reluctance of the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led administration to touch the Reserve Fund and create a COVID-19 economic package.
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