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April 18th, 2020
14-day lockdown extended 'just a few days more'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following news of the territory's first suspected death of the highly infectious COVID-19, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the current 14-day lockdown in the territory will have to be extended as the Government grapples to remain in control of the situation.

April 18th, 2020
UPDATE: Authorities confirm first suspected COVID-19 death in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A release from the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) is Virgin Islands (VI) has now confirmed the first suspected COVID-19 death in the territory.

April 18th, 2020
Local supermarkets deny employing COVID-19 patient

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At least two major local supermarkets in the Virgin Islands (VI) have denied employing the latest COVID-19 victim who tested positive for the virus as announced on April 16, 2020.

April 18th, 2020
The age of corona

By Dickson C. Igwe

The Corona Virus Pandemic will usher in a Post Globalization World Order. Greater regional integration, and a whole new travel protocol, that adds a robust layer of medical scrutiny means limited travel options, for at least a decade.

April 17th, 2020
'Keep putting on' curfews until we get it right - Hon Vanterpool

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Fourth District Representative in the Virgin Islands (V) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Mark H. Vanterpool has endorsed calls for more curfews against COVID-19, noting that the Territory should not hide but, rather, work together as a group to find solutions going forward.

April 16th, 2020
Another 24/7 lockdown possible if public slackens up!- Premier Fahie

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands could be placed on another 24/7 lockdown if residents refuse to comply with social distancing practices and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

April 16th, 2020
UK 'a hindrance' to VI's recovery & development- Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a worst global recession since the Great Depression, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), outspoken pastor and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has accused the United Kingdom (UK) Government of being a continued hindrance to the Virgin Islands' recovery and development.

April 15th, 2020
'No need for extension of current 14-day lockdown' - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Announcing no new cases of COVID-19 in the Territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the current 24/7 lockdown in the Virgin Islands (VI) will not be extended; however, a new night-time curfew will take effect from April 19, 2020, running until June 1, 2020.

April 14th, 2020
VI borders could be closed 4 to 6 months minimum' - Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Government consultant and commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said he envisions that the borders of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be closed for at least 4 to 6 months in the best-case scenario as Government continues to make moves to protect the Territory against COVID-19.

April 14th, 2020
3rd COVID-19 patient testing 'within a day or two'- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the second COVID-19 testing for the lone remaining positive case in the Territory will be done in a matter of days as the Virgin Islands decides the way forward in its response towards the global pandemic.

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