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'We are becoming complacent' with COVID-19 - Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Highlighting that the Territory has averted some 3700 projected COVID-19 cases, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has raised serious concerns that residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are becoming complacent regarding the guidelines to safeguard against coronavirus.
'Digitise aspects of your business & get it online' - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on businesses around the world, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on local businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) to start making moves to take advantage of technology and overcome shortfalls while boosting trade.
RVIPF receives donation of $1500 worth in PPEs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has received a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) from the District Grand Lodge, namely St. Ursula’s Lodge in the Virgin Islands in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New curfew from June 4, 2020 will run from 10:00pm to 5:00am- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues to reopen in a phased manner after shutting down due to the presence of the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, the curfew restrictions also continue to be relaxed.
Gambler robbed during curfew hours in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- The old saying “who don’t hear, will feel” can be aptly applied to yet another man who was robbed during the time he should have been at home adhering to the 7:00 pm – 5:00 am curfew in place for the entire Virgin Islands.
Certain curfew provisions ‘can be even more relaxed’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the Virgin Islands has been declared free of COVID-19, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) said certain curfew provisions would be further relaxed.
'Curfew impeding local businesses'- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been busy at the wheels steering the Territory through unchartered waters in this global coronavirus pandemic, the Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has been taking the opportunity to throw his punches.
Restaurants now allowed to offer dine-in services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In more ease of COVID-19 restrictions, as the government executes its local economic reboot, approved restaurants will now be able to host individuals for dine-in services.
'These are not the times when only the Governor went to college'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated calls for the UK to define and revisit its conditions surrounding the Protocols for Effective Financial Management in the Virgin Islands (VI) so that the Territory can move ahead with borrowing money from its reserves and create a sound COVID-19 economic stimulus package.
Police have no apologies for arrest of Bobby's Supermarket owner- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Revealing that the case involving Bobby’s Supermarket owner, Mr Elton S. Leonard is still before the criminal justice system and may end up in a court prosecution, Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews alleged the businessman was warned twice about serving customers in breach of the curfew before his arrest.
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