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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
September 24, 2020

$4.4m paid in unemployment, Wheatley says

The government’s $10 million Unemployment Relief Fund has benefitted 3,457 people to the tune of $4,366,488, with 2,117 claims denied and 2,072 new ones still processing as of last Thursday, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 24, 2020

Borders to open to tourism on Dec. 1

Pink flamingos and flourishing reefs were among the scenes in a video premiere launching “BVI Love,” a marketing campaign geared toward bringing tourism back to the territory on Dec. 1. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 24, 2020

In reversal, schools reopen for some

As the number of reported Covid-19 cases in the territory continued to fall during the latest round of lockdown restrictions, Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley on Friday announced that …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 17, 2020

Two Venezuelans arrested in raid

Early in the morning of Sept. 6, officers with the recently formed Joint Task Force searched the Betteto Frett building in Wickhams Cay, where they arrested two Venezuelans who had …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 17, 2020

Curfew relaxed as Covid reports slow

With just five new cases of Covid-19 announced over the past week, Cabinet decided to issue a relaxed curfew order that took effect yesterday, allowing most businesses to open and …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 17, 2020

Local tours boom during pandemic

Shortly before leading a group of hikers into the bush at Brewers Bay, Mervin Hastings stood in front of sugar mill ruins and debunked the myth that the island of …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 13, 2020

Details of re-entry process released

Work-permit holders and other non-nationals seeking to re-enter the territory are asked to apply at least two weeks ahead of their intended travel date, according to a Sept. 4 update …

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by Dana Kampa
September 11, 2020

Latest batch of Covid tests return

Following hundreds of Covid-19 tests that skyrocketed the Virgin Islands’ tally of confirmed cases over the past three weeks, government announced on Tuesday that 111 people had all tested negative …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 11, 2020

Boarded windows and no electricity

When Hurricane Irma tore through the Virgin Islands three years ago, it took the windows and roof of Benito Fulgencio’s home of 22 years. Without any government assistance, Mr. Fulgencio …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 4, 2020

Beefed up border patrol nabs boat

Six days after government announced a new border control task force composed of immigration, customs and police officers, the unit on Sunday tracked and intercepted a vessel that had entered …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 4, 2020

Man remanded after illegal entry charge

Aubrey Daniels, a 59-year-old belonger who was arrested Monday following an anonymous tip and charged with illegal entry and providing false information to the police, pleaded not guilty to all …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 4, 2020

‘Manage It’ phase in effect as Covid spikes

Twenty-one more cases of Covid-19 have been detected throughout the territory in the past seven days, briefly shutting down two police stations after officers tested positive and prompting leaders to …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 3, 2020

Border relaxation coincides with Covid spike

While the Virgin Islands moves to the orange “Manage It” phase of its pandemic plan as a result of increased Covid-19 transmission in the community, Tuesday also marked the first …

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by Dana Kampa
September 3, 2020

Inside government’s pandemic strategy (FULL PLAN)

As new Covid-19 cases spike across the Virgin Islands and strict controls on movement are reinstated, residents have asked whether government leaders have been using a plan to guide their …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 1, 2020

Government launches mental health campaign

In an attempt to strengthen mental health and psychosocial support in the Virgin Islands amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a new educational campaign launched with a virtual meeting broadcast last Thursday …

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by Dana Kampa
September 1, 2020

HOA approves reshuffle of 2020 budget

Because of government revenue losses during the Covid-19 pandemic, the House of Assembly recently decided to adjust the 2020 budget, approving $77 million in extra spending and shuffling tens of …

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by Dana Kampa
August 27, 2020

Active Covid cases spike to record high

Ten days ago, the Virgin Islands was being lauded as an example in the fight against Covid-19. There were no known active cases, the curfew had just been lifted, and …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
August 8, 2020

Ninth case confirmed, expats still barred

After a ninth Covid-19 case was announced in the territory on Aug. 1, residents angrily debated government’s subsequent announcement that it would continue blocking expatriates stranded abroad from returning to …

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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 8, 2020

Experts weigh in on EU, Covid-19

The global Covid-19 crisis is slowing the ongoing implementation of “economic substance” rules that affect international financial centres, but this delay may result in a more considered strategy and rollout, …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK

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