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East End/Long Look roadworks commence
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI - Roadworks in the East End/Long Look community have commenced as part of Government's commitment to fixing dilapidated roads in that community and across the Territory.
Gov't quarantine now free until Sept 30, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) Government has made free the cost of mandatory quarantine for persons returning to the Territory and opting to stay in Government quarantine facilities.
Carrot Bay SDA Church breaks ground for ‘modern’ church building
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Several months after the iconic church building, which was damaged by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, was torn down; members of the Carrot Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church broke ground for a new church building on Sunday, August 16, 2020.
‘Remember your life matters’- Premier Fahie to scooter riders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The frequency of motor scooter accidents and the recklessness by some of those riders continue to get the attention of the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Work Permit, Exemption holders allowed re-entry by Sept 1, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that in Phase 2 of the restricted border re-opening plan, Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Holders will now be allowed entry into the territory from September 1, 2020, once they meet a list of requirements.
Restrictions eased as VI internal curfew lifted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has tonight Friday, August 14, 2020, announced that effective today, the Virgin Islands (VI) has moved to revoke business and other territorial curfews imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VI may have to 'borrow' if hit by another catastrophic event- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has told the United Nations (UN) that the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and other vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean face the triple threat of hurricanes, COVID-19 and weakened economies; and require sustained international support to get through the current crisis.
Impact resistant doors & windows for R.T. O’Neal Admin Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking this morning, August 11, 2020, at the contract signing for the Procurement and Installation works at Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said full rehabilitation of the building is long overdue, as no major works were done since 2017.
Economic reboot $$ will be diverted to any new lockdown- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As some community members continue to call for the Virgin Islands to re-open and allow an influx of visitors to enter, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated that Government cannot take risks that can cause another complete lockdown, as the Territory cannot afford it.
'Majority of people do not want to bear cost of quarantine'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As persons continue to voice their opinion on the recent decision by Government to put a hold on work permit and work permit exemption holders returning the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said a large percent of such persons trapped outside the Territory due to the existing ban was not willing to pay for the two-week quarantine.
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