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ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

July 16, 2020

Farmers market returns to historic plaza

With ongoing road construction on Waterfront Drive, the farmers market that usually sets up in the Crafts Alive Village parking lot has returned to the Sir Olva Georges Plaza. “This …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 16, 2020

622 people tested for Covid-19 so far

More than two months have passed since the last confirmed case of Covid-19 in the territory was announced on May 14, though testing and the return of nationals has not …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 9, 2020

Business grant applications are still not available

Government initially promised that applications for business grants from a $6.5 million fund aimed at alleviating financial hardships due to Covid-19 would be available on June 15, but as of …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 9, 2020

Paid testing extended to travellers

The BVI Health Services Authority is expanding Covid-19 testing to include people needing a test for travel or elective procedures, but at a cost that was not disclosed. Residents who …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 9, 2020

Social life, parties returning to islands

For John Paul, a waiter at Marche in Trellis Bay, life during the Covid-19 pandemic will take some adjusting, but business is looking up. Hours before a full moon party …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 6, 2020

Grant-funded project to boost fisheries

The government has partnered with the United Kingdom to launch a £317,000 project designed to promote sustainable fisheries management in the Virgin Islands. The UK-funded Darwin Initiative recently announced that …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 6, 2020

UNDP: Cash grants could help Virgin Islands through pandemic

To get through the Covid-19 pandemic, the government should consider providing cash grants under a system modelled on the Financial Assistance Programme rolled out after Hurricane Irma, according to a …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 2, 2020

Governor supports constitutional review

During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Governor Gus Jaspert gave updates on the recent Black Lives Matter march, environmental grants, the coming constitutional review, hurricane preparedness, and other topics. However, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 2, 2020

Two tested early for Covid, results negative

The Virgin Islands remains free of known active cases of Covid-19 in spite of concerns aired in recent days about possible infection among returnees, but the pandemic is not slowing …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 30, 2020

Government spent nearly $1m to provide free water

Government spent $949,024.81 to provide free water to residents between March 19 and June 1, Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer said on Friday in the House of Assembly. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 30, 2020

National trash plan in the works

As both house-to-house and communal-bin garbage collection continue, plans to launch a national waste management programme are resuming after being delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Health and Social Development Minister …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 30, 2020

Virgin Islands marches for black lives

“No justice, no peace!” The cry rang out through Road Town on June 20 as hundreds of residents stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, marching down Waterfront …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 25, 2020

Willock firm gets government security contract

The House of Assembly on Monday granted permission for a firm linked to Speaker of the House Julian Willock to provide security services at an hourly rate of $18 in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 25, 2020

6,000 apply for unemployment aid

Since the Social Security Board started processing applications for unemployment relief on June 2, 94 people have received a total of $176,107.74 from the temporary programme funded by a $10 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 25, 2020

Work-permit holders to foot quarantine bills

Government is dishing out $2.4 million to contract quarantine facilities for returning nationals and permanent residents until Sept. 14, but work-permit holders will have to pay for their own quarantine …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 21, 2020

Health training to start next week

On Tuesday, government launched a 10-week health programme targeted at preventing and managing chronic diseases, and encouraged residents to register for the first sessions starting next week on Virgin Gorda …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 19, 2020

VINO cartoon sparks outrage, ad boycott

On Monday morning, Facebook blew up with controversy surrounding a political cartoon posted by Virgin Islands News Online, which depicted Governor Gus Jaspert kneeling on the neck of government consultant …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 18, 2020

95 test negative in improved Covid-19 lab

Ninety-five tests have been conducted at the recently improved Covid-19 lab in the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital, and all returned negative, Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone announced last …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 18, 2020

Virgin Islands to host Black Lives Matter march

From hosting discussion to protesting a controversial political cartoon, Virgin Islands residents have recently spoken up about the tragic death of American George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 11, 2020

New stimulus gets mixed reviews

Last week, government began rolling out several initiatives under the “second phase” of its Economic Response Plan to Covid-19, but questions remain about whether the package is helping people in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 11, 2020

New fund allows tax-exempt donations for Virgin Islands

Government is working with private-sector partners to re-establish a fund that leaders say will now be used to solicit donations to “alleviate poverty and suffering” in the territory. Last Thursday, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 11, 2020

$40k from UNDP to assist 10 VI restaurants

As the territory continues to face economic challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, leaders are tapping into international aid. On Monday, the government announced that the United Nations Development Programme …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 11, 2020

86 return to territory in eight days

During a sunny and breezy Sunday, beachgoers crowded Cane Garden Bay, sipping cold drinks and relaxing on beach chairs. No one wore a face mask. But as 5 p.m. approached, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 4, 2020

$62.9m stimulus package unveiled

Long-anticipated stimulus measures to boost the economy and mitigate the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled last week in the form of a $62.9 million package funded mostly …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 4, 2020

Border re-opens to nationals, permanent residents

Christi Maddox, owner of Villas Virgin Gorda, already has confirmed one booking for a staycation in Virgin Gorda, and she has fielded four inquiries since Monday. “We are just waiting …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

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