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Businesses not able to handle heavy flow of clients after curfew- Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Legislator Myron V. Walwyn has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration to establish sector-specific protocols to guide businesses when the Virgin Islands (VI) eventually lifts its 24/7 lockdown instituted in response to the COVID-19 threat in the Territory.
COVID-19: Stop the stigmatisation- Hon Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Prior to comments from Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert that those found guilty of spreading rumours about the COVID-19 victim, who died on April 18, 2020, could face charges, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had urged the community not to stigmatise victims.
Cabinet approves $2M to finance food provisioning during extended lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- To ensure that seniors and those absolutely in need of food supplies are taken care of during the extended week of lockdown, which started today, April 19, 2020, Cabinet has approved $2M for this initiative to be executed.
5th person tests positive for COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 5th person has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
Gov’t paying for basic food packages for all ‘in need’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The Government will be financing basic food packages, which are to be delivered to all persons, district-by-district, who are in need,” assured Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in announcing another week of complete lockdown in the wee hours of April 19, 2020.
Charges could be laid for spreading rumours about latest COVID-19 victim- Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert has denounced those who would have been circulating false online information about the Filipino woman who is suspected to have died from COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI).
24-hr curfew extended until April 25, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory will go on an extended 24/7 curfew from 6:00am, Sunday, April 19, 2020, until April 25, 2020, to further allow health officials to do contact tracing and mitigate the transmission of COVID-19.
Several residents flee compound of COVID-19 death suspect - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that several individuals who resided in the same compound of the Filipino woman believed to have succumbed from a suspected COVID-19 death, this morning, Saturday, April 18, 2020, has left the place of residence.
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.
HoA debates bill for Gov't to charge 7% fee on money transfers
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – A 7% transaction fee, 7 cents of every dollar sent overseas through money transfer providers, will be deducted when the bill entitled 'Financing and Money Services (Amendment) Act, 2020' comes into law.
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