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COVID-19

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
July 7, 2020

After wife’s Covid death, widower left with questions

When Deputy Premier Carvin Malone announced on April 16 that a patient at Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital had tested positive locally for Covid-19, he implied that she had waited too …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Maria and Lorenzo Vinuya
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

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 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 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 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

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
June 3, 2020

Pandemic complicates hurricane season

Though hurricane season is nothing new to most Virgin Islands residents, preparation work for it may look quite different this year. Governor Gus Jaspert offered a reminder that although the …

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by Dana Kampa
May 29, 2020

Caribbean islands prepare for tourism

When the doors of the Virgin Islands reopen to tourism, the territory’s leaders say, they intend to be ready. Some competing countries and territories in the region have announced plans …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 28, 2020

Governor urges residents to keep up Covid-19 safety measures

Five days before government announced Tuesday that there are no more known active cases of Covid-19 in the territory, Governor Gus Jaspert called on Virgin Islands residents to remain vigilant …

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by Dana Kampa
May 28, 2020

Premier, governor trade jabs over Protocols

“How much money do we allow for Covid-19?” Premier Andrew Fahie asked last Thursday during a press conference. “That, no one can answer. How much are we going to put …

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by Dana Kampa
May 28, 2020

Cops: 153 residents caught breaking curfew

Police have caught at least 153 people breaking the curfew since it was first imposed by government on March 27 to restrict residents’ movements and stymy the spread of Covid-19 …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 26, 2020

How to communicate in a pandemic

Circumstances have changed dramatically for Virgin Islands businesses in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some may have gone from encouraging employees to work from home to shutting down …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 24, 2020

Worship in the time of Covid-19

Sunday, May 10, was the first day leaders at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church were allowed to return to the sanctuary, and Pastor Dr. Michael Turnbull said their reunion …

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by Dana Kampa
May 22, 2020

What the opposition wants: an economic stimulus plan

The below list breaks down the main initiatives proposed this week by the opposition as an economic stimulus package to help the territory weather the coronavirus pandemic. 1. UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED

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