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Governor denies accusations of painting Premier in 'negative light'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert has denied accusations of painting the Premier, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a 'negative light' during the question and answer segment of his latest press conference on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
COVID-19: Who is sterilising 'boxes coming in daily?'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) remains sceptical about how the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is transmitted and has called for the Government to fully re-open the economy.
'These are not the times when only the Governor went to college'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated calls for the UK to define and revisit its conditions surrounding the Protocols for Effective Financial Management in the Virgin Islands (VI) so that the Territory can move ahead with borrowing money from its reserves and create a sound COVID-19 economic stimulus package.
VI can flexibly 'breach' financial protocols to borrow $$$ - Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), His Excellency Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert aka 'Gus' has fired back at Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over statements that certain conditions surrounding the Protocols for Effective Financial Management is hampering the government from moving full speed ahead with its COVID-19 economic reboot.
Farming the old fashion way: VIslander Aragorn Dick-Read remains true to the land
COOPER BAY, Tortola, VI - Nestled in Cooper Bay, Turnbull Estate, Tortola in the Virgin Islands, for the past 10 years, ‘Good Moon Farm’ has been churning out hundreds of pounds of fresh produce every month, in a land where the majority of its food is imported.
Opposition lays down 'COVID-19 Strategic Economic Recovery Plan'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), on behalf of Opposition Members Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) and Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2), has released to the media a detailed economic recovery plan for the Territory, which it also plans to disseminate to the general public in the coming days.
Corona & the seven stages of grief
By Dickson C. Igwe
Public reaction to the sudden and drastic change from the new Coronavirus Pandemic is worthy of assessment. The Coronavirus Pandemic has had a major impact on public psychology in every country.
'We cannot allow lawless re-entry' of people into VI - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing questions on the issue from the media at a May 12, 2020, press conference on the Territory's COVID-19 response, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said only when protocols are established would VIslanders and Belongers be allowed re-entry into the Territory.
New case of COVID-19 announced in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, bringing the total confirmed cases to 8 in the Territory as of today, Thursday, May 14, 2020.
'I've created enemies galore based on my opinion'- Rosan-Jones
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Local resident and outspoken social commentator, Rosemary R. Rosan-Jones aka 'Cindy' says freedom and speech and the freedoms of the Virgin Islands media may be under threat in the Territory.
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