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3ft distancing in classrooms to be proposed to Cabinet- Dr the Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- School children in the Virgin Islands could be allowed to sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 feet in classrooms if Cabinet gives the green light on the proposal, according to Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
'We have 2 full months to prepare & we must get it right!'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the date for reopening the Territory’s borders to international travellers now slated for December 1, 2020, Premier and Minister responsible for Tourism, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said residents and the business community must all play their part as the Virgin Islands readies itself for that important milestone.
Cabinet meets today following ‘positive developments’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to meet today, Friday, September 11, 2020, following the announcement that 20 additional persons have fully recovered from COVID-19 and only one new case has been discovered.
VI considered safe place to travel by CDC
WASHINGTON DC, USA- Despite criticism from some sections of society, the COVID-19 suppression and control measures by Government continue to keep the Virgin Islands safe and other countries are taking note.
Schools unlikely to physically reopen in September due to latest COVID-19 measures
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Students and teachers who were looking forward to physically returning to school in September 2020 may have to continue in their online space, until November 2020 at least.
‘I am very encouraged’- Premier on public’s response to COVID-19 measures
HAMILTON, Bermuda- Noting there has been a general acceptance by the public of the decisions made by Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has said he is “encouraged”, adding that it is a tough time for leaders anywhere the world.

