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Banco Popular VG to reopen ahead of next complete lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says banks are on the list of essential services allowed operation ahead of a complete COVID-19 lockdown on Saturday evening, April 4, 2020 through Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the first instance.
Residents allowed to shop via surnames for next 3 days
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will go into a full 14-day lockdown from Saturday evening, April 4, 2020 but will be given 3 days before to stock up for the round-the clock curfew.
'Use your masks'; Allow 'one per household' to go out – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands' Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on residents to utilise their protective face masks and allow one person per household to go out for food and other supplies during the new 14-day curfew to begin on Thursday, April 2, 2020 from 6:01am.
89.8% of VI could be infected 'if COVID-19 goes unchecked'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said with the new curfew in place, the Virgin Islands is operating on the assumption that infection rates are higher, with potentially higher rates forecast if measures are not followed.
Quarantined persons ordered to stay home; Could face penalties
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As part of the new 'limited and managed' 14 days of curfew coming into effect on Thursday, April 2, 2020, those who are currently under quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI) will remain in quarantine, according to Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert.
New 'managed' 14-day curfew begins Thursday, April 2, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another 14 days of 'managed' curfew to mitigate community spread of COVID-19 will come into effect from 6:01am on Thursday, April 2, 2020, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced moments ago, March 31, 2020.
Premier moves motion for HoA to meet by ‘electronic means’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amid the Coronovirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, legislators of the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) can continue to do the business of the people without having to assemble at one location.
Caribbean goods 'right down to tissue paper' needed in VI- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has turned to the other Caribbean leaders of business organisations to unite in the face of the threat to food security caused by many countries closing their borders and limiting exports, because of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Food & supplies access the focus @ online Regional Symposium today, March 30
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the aim of exploring ways to maintain access to quality goods and supplies and ensuring competitive prices during this coronavirus period and beyond, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be convening a Regional Trade and Commerce Symposium today Monday, March 30, 2020 via the internet.
VI asks UK for grant to assist persons unemployed by COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is requesting a grant from the United Kingdom (UK) to assist persons in the Territory who have been made unemployed as a result of the pandemic, Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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