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Joey Waldinger

May 1, 2020

Recent batch of Covid-19 samples test negative: Almost 130 tests taken in Virgin Islands

Nine samples that were recently tested for Covid-19 by the Caribbean Public Health Agency all came back negative, Premier Andrew Fahie said at a Friday press conference about a change …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 1, 2020

Magistrate: Crown evidence suggests a “smuggling ring”: Case to be presented in special hearing Thursday

On the day that Virgin Islander Tambu Frett was scheduled to be sentenced for the charges of illegal entry, breach of curfew, and smuggling, Crown prosecutors submitted a document that …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 1, 2020

United States Virgin Islands man gets prison for illegal entry

A United States Virgin Islands man was sentenced to spend eight months in prison and pay $2,000 in fines after being apprehended while trying to enter this territory recently during …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 30, 2020

Virgin Islands records sixth Covid-19 case

Over the past week, one new case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the Virgin Islands, and the number of residents being tested and quarantined continued to rise. But the newest …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 30, 2020

Re-opening for business: After lockdown, economy chugging back to life

On Monday morning, for the first time in more than three weeks, patrons queued up in front of banks, farmers sold their wares on shaded sidewalks, and residents wandered supermarket …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 25, 2020

Suspect in armed robbery denied bail

Shadrack Thompson, a 21-year-old Virgin Islander, was denied bail on Monday after the Magistrates’ Court heard allegations that he and another man robbed E&B Convenience Store in Palestina at gunpoint, …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 24, 2020

Economy to start reopening in spite of new Covid-19 case

The sixth case of Covid-19 was confirmed in the territory Friday, but the government plans to proceed with a phased reopening of the economy starting Monday morning as essential businesses …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Virtual classes to start in May

Virgin Islands teachers are currently taking lessons of their own. Under the guidance of trainers with Kiker Learning, a Google-affiliated platform that instructs teachers in virtual education, primary school instructors …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Police officer shot on Virgin Gorda

A police officer was shot Friday in the Spring Bay area of Virgin Gorda, injuring his leg, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. The officer was transported to the …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Virgin Islander gets prison for breaking curfew

Dekembe Parsons, a 22-year-oldVirgin Islander residing at Harrigans Estate, was sentenced on Tuesday to spend two months in prison for breach of curfew, which he will serve while awaiting trial …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 23, 2020

Virgin Islands records first death of COVID-19 patient

On April 15, officials celebrated the territory’s relatively low number of Covid-19 cases and announced plans to reopen the territory starting this week. The same day, however, a 52-year-old Filipino …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 19, 2020

Curfew extended 6 days, home deliveries continue

Following the death of a 52-year-old Filipino woman suspected to have Covid-19, government has extended the round-the-clock lockdown an additional six days to allow for “aggressive contact tracing,” Premier Andrew …

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by Joey Waldinger
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April 17, 2020

Woman hospitalised after positive Covid-19 result

A woman has been isolated in the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 locally, and seven of her “primary contacts” have been quarantined in another location, Deputy …

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by Joey Waldinger
Carvin Malone
April 16, 2020

Man charged with burgling Pusser’s

Howard Hughes, 50, of no fixed place of abode, was charged Tuesday with breach of curfew and burglary in connection to a break-in at Pusser’s on Main Street on Sunday, …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 16, 2020

Jobless struggle as economy tanks: Social services, non-profits strained by demand

Tracy Farrer Myers is worried about paying her rent and utility bills next month after being laid off from her job as a bartender at Quito’s Gazebo. One of the …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 16, 2020

Government to reopen economy taking a “phased approach”, keeping borders closed

As the current lockdown draws to a close and more Covid-19 test results have come back negative, the government is set to a begin a “phased reopening” of the territory’s …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 14, 2020

Policing a pandemic

To keep the Virgin Islands safe in the coronavirus pandemic, police have tweaked some of their usual tactics and added new ones to help enforce the round-the-clock curfew that is …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 14, 2020

VI poet in running for top Bocas Prize

Dr. Richard Georges, the acting president of H. Lavity Stout Community College, has always viewed the Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature as a special award. Many literary contests are only …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 10, 2020

Non-profit organisations scramble as need grows

In recent days, Family Support Network Executive Director Sasha Stout has seen firsthand the social fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. “I want to say I’m shocked, but I’m not,” Ms. …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 9, 2020

Virgin Gorda bar burgled: No arrests made

A sports bar at the Virgin Gorda recreation ground was allegedly burgled sometime on March 30 while the previous six-day curfew was in effect, said Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 9, 2020

2 seniors die in 2 days on Tortola: Causes of death unknown

Two elderly Virgin Islanders died in a span of two days this week, and the cause of death in both cases is unknown, said Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. Police …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 9, 2020

Two nabbed after cops chase dinghy

After a dinghy was intercepted by police on Friday, two men pleaded guilty to charges including illegal entry while appearing before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards during a video link proceeding …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 9, 2020

Shark researchers visit VI waters

After graduating from Western University in Ontario, Canada, videographer Rob Stewart sailed to the Galapagos Islands with the Sea Shepherds, a marine conservation organisation noted for its confrontational tactics opposing …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 7, 2020

Cultivating community online: YEP adapts to pandemic

Though the Youth Empowerment Programme has shut its doors as part of territory-wide efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, it remains committed to the approximately 130 children enrolled in …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 7, 2020

From living area to classroom: How one mother teaches her daughter at home.

Astrid Jones always wanted to home-school her children. So when government ordered all Virgin Islands schools to close until at least April 20 to prevent the spread of the novel …

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by Joey Waldinger

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