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ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

November 27, 2020

$2 million to rebuild the police marine base

With a $450,000 grant from the United Kingdom and another $1.6 million from the Virgin Islands government, the Royal VI Police Force Marine Base will become a 24/7 operation, officials …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 27, 2020

CEO explains quarantine tracking tech

When the Jamaica-based Amber Group began to develop software to provide solutions to Covid-19 problems in its home country, it started with a “lightweight” module, founder and CEO Dushyant Savadia …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 20, 2020

Armistice Day observed with small ceremony

About 25 veterans and supporters gathered for a brief ceremony to mark Armistice Day on Nov. 11 at Government House. Attendees included veterans from different branches of the United Kingdom, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 20, 2020

24 more residents are naturalised

In the third such ceremony in as many weeks, 24 new British overseas territory citizens received certificates of naturalisation last Thursday at Government House. Previously, 26 people received the certificates …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 20, 2020

Government visits Anegada to give updates

The border reopening, health care and infrastructure were among the wide range of issues discussed when government representatives visited Anegada on Sunday afternoon for a community meeting. “I know a …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 12, 2020

Fire breaks out at R&R Malone Complex

A fire broke out on Sunday at the R&R Malone Complex in Pockwood Pond, affecting a space in the corner of the building that was being used as a church, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 12, 2020

Two Virgin Gorda men rescued from capsized boat

Two Virgin Gorda fishermen who floated atop a capsized boat for 15 hours were rescued Monday morning, according to the United States Coast Guard. The fishermen had been sitting on …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 12, 2020

‘Sankey singout’ held in Road Town

Flames roared into the sky on Saturday night as traditional hymns filled the atmosphere with messages of faith and Christianity. As part of a month-long celebration of culture and traditions, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 6, 2020

26 naturalised as British overseas territories citizens

Twenty-six new British overseas territory citizens recited the Oath of Allegiance and the Pledge of Loyalty and received certificates of naturalisation during a socially distanced ceremony last Thursday at Government …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 6, 2020

Costume fundraiser supports local groups

Residents masquerading as pirates, witches and iconic characters like Betty Boop were among about two dozen people who gathered after dark last Thursday in the parking lot at TICO Wine …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 6, 2020

New economic council to advise premier

In consultation with Cabinet, Premier Andrew Fahie has decided to establish an ad hoc Economic Advisory Council to the Premier. “At this stage in the territory’s constitutional and economic development, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 6, 2020

Opposition blasts government’s reopening plans

Opposition members used their monthly press conference last week to blast the government’s recently announced tourism re-opening protocols, which they said are overly restrictive. Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull (R-D2) said the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 29, 2020

Some students return to school this week

Incremental steps allowing students to return to their classrooms began Monday with kindergarteners, first graders and second graders. The Cabinet decision was announced on Oct. 21 by Deputy Premier Dr. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 29, 2020

Virgin Gorda beach reopens to public

St. Thomas Bay beach on Virgin Gorda re-opened for recreational use on Friday after being closed for a week due to high levels of bacteria discovered in the water. “The …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 29, 2020

New school, ATM coming to Jost Van Dyke soon

A “hillside” site has been chosen for a new Jost Van Dyke Primary School, Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last week when all nine elected government representatives visited …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 27, 2020

Stimulus status unclear as residents cry for help

On May 28, Premier Andrew Fahie unveiled a long-awaited stimulus package after two and a half months of promises and delays, outlining $62.9 million worth of spending designed to help …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 22, 2020

Virgin Gorda beach closed due to bacteria

The beach at St. Thomas Bay in Virgin Gorda was closed on Friday due to an increased volume of bacteria, and beachgoers were urged to wait for government to give …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 20, 2020

‘Glice’ skating rink coming to pier park

On Nov. 28, residents will be able to enjoy an early Christmas treat at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park: an artificial ice-skating rink. In a VI first, the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 18, 2020

Mathavious awarded in Queen’s Honours

The long-time leader of the Financial Services Commission is the territory’s latest recipient of the Order of the British Empire after being named in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours. Robert …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 18, 2020

Ports gives few details on Virgin Gorda land purchase

In an effort to fulfill a longstanding expansion plan, the BVI Ports Authority has purchased parcels of land in Virgin Gorda in order to separate cargo and passenger ports in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

Opposition pushes government for tourism plan

In keeping with their promise to host monthly discussions with the media and the public, opposition members hosted a press conference on Sept. 30 where they distanced themselves from Premier …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

RDA contracts up to almost $15 million this year

The Recovery and Development Agency signed three contracts totalling nearly $1.75 million on Monday for projects including repairs to the Road Town Police Station and roadwork at Great Mountain and …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

Ideas offered for reforms to holidays

Instead of celebrating Commonwealth Day, St. Ursula’s Day and Territory Day with public holidays each year, the territory should observe Heroes’ Day, Maritime Heritage Day, and Virgin Islands Day, according …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

623 red mangrove seedlings planted across Virgin Islands

Despite heavy rain on Saturday, more than 100 volunteers equipped themselves with waders and gloves, transplanting 632 red mangrove seedlings across the territory. Of those, 204 seedlings were planted in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 4, 2020

ANALYSIS: Six months into Covid-19, uncertainty remains

Six months have passed since the first two cases of Covid-19 were announced in the Virgin Islands on March 25, and government decisions to control the virus have been met …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

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