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'We're going to see a spike in crime this year'- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says that while the Territory has seen a decline in serious crimes, the end of year data will reflect a spike in crime as a result of a large number of curfew violations.
UK discussing further support to OTs for Hurricane Season- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Atlantic Hurricane Season this year predicted to be very active and the Region also grappling with COVID-19, Governor Augustus J. U Jaspert said it will be an unprecedented challenge and that the United Kingdom (UK) is discussing ‘extra resilience’ support.
Premier debunks Zan Lewis claims of COVID-19 'media shutout'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was forced to clear the air after ZBVI News Director, Mr Zan Lewis implied that the Premier may not have been satisfied with the Government's COVID-19 media communication strategy.
Quiet reopening of money transfer services in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the first time since the start of the phased reopening of the Virgin Islands (VI) following the COVID-19 lockdown, local money transfer services like Western Union and MoneyGram opened their doors for service today, May 11, 2020, this time, with the new 7% levy on funds sent out of the Territory.
Beach patrol personnel to undergo ‘public health’ training- E. Lionel Michael
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Beach patrol personnel are next in line to receive training in public health to deal with the new challenges posed with the reopening of the Territory’s beaches during the Novel Coronavirus pandemic.
'No UK military assistance needed during COVID-19'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The democratically elected government of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has made it clear to the United Kingdom appointed Governor, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert, aka 'Gus' that no military advisers or intervention are required as the territory protects its borders as part of its COVID-19 response measures.
'We cannot isolate from world for too long'- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While calling for Virgin Islanders to come out of social isolation, former talk show host, entrepreneur and tourism operator, Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has praised the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration for its handling of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Bishop Cline owned 'Infinite Solutions' gets $138K Gov't laptop contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pastor and Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline, through his company Infinite Solutions, has been awarded a contract to supply some 500 laptops as part of a school assistance programme piloted by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
A new world of restricted travel
By Dickson C. Igwe
The global travel and tourism industry will inevitably contract and decline significantly, as the Corona Virus Pandemic continues its devastating journey through the world economy. For the Caribbean, a region wholly dependent upon tourism for its economic existence, this will be no easy time.
Restricted businesses told to 'ready facilities' for Sunday opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businesses and organisations, who have not yet received Cabinet approval to open as part of the phased economic rebooting of the Virgin Islands (VI), have now been told to open for the purpose of getting their facilities ready to meet social distancing and other requirements for opening on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
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