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COVID-19

May 21, 2020

Experts advise looking abroad for ideas on reopening

As the Virgin Islands and other Caribbean nations consider how to re-open their borders following the coronavirus pandemic, they could find helpful examples and cautionary tales in other island nations …

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by Dana Kampa
May 21, 2020

Drop in Covid-19 numbers boosts the reopening

With only one confirmed case of Covid-19 still active in the Virgin Islands, residents are progressing toward a more familiar way of living in the territory. From her stand near …

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by Dana Kampa
May 19, 2020

Sister islands hard hit by tourism closure

During a normal tourism season on Anegada, Liston Potter’s restaurant Potter’s by the Sea is a popular hangout. But like other hospitality businesses, it was shut down by the coronavirus …

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by Dana Kampa
May 16, 2020

Stimulus rollout delayed further

After nearly two months of delays in launching a comprehensive economic stimulus package to help the territory through the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Andrew Fahie promised again on Tuesday afternoon that …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 16, 2020

Guv: Fiscal protocols aren’t blocking Covid stimulus

Amid growing calls for a comprehensive economic stimulus package to help the territory weather the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Andrew Fahie has blamed the delays largely on the restrictions included in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 14, 2020

Deputy premier confirms 8th Covid-19 case

Deputy Premier Carvin Malone announced Thursday evening that the Caribbean Public Health Agency confirmed an eighth case of Covid-19 in the Virgin Islands. The case is now the only active …

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by Dana Kampa
May 14, 2020

Beaches and more businesses reopen

On Tuesday afternoon, Premier Andrew Fahie presided over his first coronavirus press conference since March 24, fielding questions from the media and reminding residents that “freedom” is in their “own …

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by Dana Kampa
May 14, 2020

The coronavirus response, behind the scenes

During the coronavirus pandemic, Virgin Islands residents have become accustomed to checking Facebook for live updates from Premier Andrew Fahie, Governor Gus Jaspert, and Deputy Premier Carvin Malone. The trio …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 13, 2020

Volunteers’ work is never done

Throughout the recent lockdown, the newly formed group HandsFree BVI distributed diapers, food and other aid to needy residents. But as the economy starts reopening, the volunteers’ work isn’t done. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 8, 2020

Beaches to open Sunday, but bars, hotels to stay closed

Beaches throughout the territory will reopen on Sunday, but large gatherings will continue to be prohibited, government leaders announced Friday during a live Facebook broadcast that included Premier Andrew Fahie, …

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by Dana Kampa
May 7, 2020

7th Covid case logged, but curfew to ease

The Virgin Islands confirmed another case of Covid-19 on Tuesday as the territory continued to ease the restrictions that have shuttered the economy, expanding the list of businesses allowed to …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 6, 2020

EDITORIAL: Press conferences needed as Covid questions go unanswered

On March 17, Premier Andrew Fahie and Deputy Premier Carvin Malone promised to keep the public informed about the coronavirus pandemic by holding weekly press conferences on the topic and …

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by BVI Beacon
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May 6, 2020

Branson offers Necker as collateral

Sir Richard Branson wants a $500 million bailout for Virgin Atlantic from the United Kingdom government, and after the request drew criticism he offered up Necker Island as collateral. “Over …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
Sir Richard Branson
May 4, 2020

Coping with Covid-19 anxiety

A recent video chat about mental health started off with reassurances that feelings of anxiety are normal, and an invitation to virtually join the moderator in enjoying a calming mug …

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by Dana Kampa
May 4, 2020

77 businesses report 683 layoffs, but many more likely

As of Sunday, 77 businesses had responded to the government’s call to report personnel changes resulting from the recent economic restrictions enacted to curtail the spread of Covid-19 in the …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 4, 2020

‘I think I had it’: After cruise-ship calls, negative Covid test raises doubts

A Tortola resident tested negative for Covid-19 last month, but she strongly suspects she had the disease because of the symptoms she and two co-workers suffered after interacting with passengers …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Costa Favolosa
May 2, 2020

Recycling efforts redouble post lockdown

Throughout the lockdown, government ministers repeatedly encouraged residents to rinse, separate and store their recyclable items so they could be collected and processed once the curfew was lifted. The curfew …

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by Dana Kampa
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

Public sector to re-open Monday

Senior public officers are preparing this week for the reopening of the public service, which is slated for 8 a.m. on Monday. All offices of the public service will formally …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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 30, 2020

‘I packed 300 food bags for aid effort’

At 11:30 p.m. last Thursday night, I tied my sneakers and walked out in the empty street with a mask already on my face. Waiting at the corner was my …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 30, 2020

Premier: Stimulus ‘template’ approved

A “template” of an economic stimulus plan has been approved by the Cabinet and will be presented to the public soon, Premier Andrew Fahie promised on Saturday. Though he stopped …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 29, 2020

Water delivery continues with third lockdown

Since the Covid-19 lockdown started, teams from the Water and Sewerage Department installed new water system infrastructure and worked to provide water services to more residents in the territory. “Notwithstanding …

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by Dana Kampa
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

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