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'We cannot allow lawless re-entry' of people into VI - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing questions on the issue from the media at a May 12, 2020, press conference on the Territory's COVID-19 response, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said only when protocols are established would VIslanders and Belongers be allowed re-entry into the Territory.
7:00pm to 6:00am curfew from Sunday, May 10, 2020- Premier Fahie
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the territory-wide curfew will be lifted for seven more hours, starting Sunday, May 10, 2020, for a two-week timeframe.
'I will send a message of deterrence!'- Tamia N. Richards to curfew breakers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Ms Tamia N. Richards has vowed to send a message to persons like Tambu Frett of Little Dix Hill, East End, who was caught breaking a curfew order put in place due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
BVICCHA wants curfew relaxed for 12 hours daily
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Balancing opening hours with giving staff time to take care of their personal matters in the 7-hour window of operation permitted in the phased soft opening of the Virgin Islands is seen as the main challenge for businesses.
Money transfer services not part of 'internal economy'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that for now, money transfer services will not be allowed to operate as part of phase one of the Virgin Islands (VI) economic reboot following a territory-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PHOTO of DAY: ‘Skelly’ the road marking doctor still on the job!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many residents have been on lockdown due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, one officer from the Public Works Department continues day and night to work.
‘Your turn will come’- Premier to businesses not allowed to reopen yet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in an evening address to the nation on Sunday, April 26, 2020, has issued a warning to owners of businesses who are not yet allowed to open, to abide by the law.
Phased reopening: Masks must be worn in public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “As we all prepare to go out tomorrow and the days ahead, let us not take chances."
"Remember, you must wear a face mask that properly covers the nose and mouth area when you leave your home to conduct your business.”
COVID-19: 'This is the new regular'- Premier Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) transitions into yet another curfew period beginning Monday, April 27, 2020, from 6:01 am to 1:00 pm daily for the next 14 days, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says if it wasn't for the current strict lockdown measures, VI's confirmed COVID-19 cases would have been much higher.
Another positive COVID-19 case recorded in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is now dealing with a 6th COVID-19 case while 189 persons are in quarantine, Government announced today, April 24, 2020.