The recent seaport reopening has come with some “teething pains,” but it has been an overall success, Premier Andrew Fahie said on April 29 in the House of Assembly. Between …
May 7, 2021
April 14, 2021
EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports could help jump-start tourism
As the Virgin Islands reopens its seaports to international arrivals this week, leaders should expedite plans for a system designed to ease entry requirements for anyone who has been vaccinated. …
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Vaccine passports could help jump-start tourism”
January 19, 2021
Reporter recounts family’s arrival
I first began to feel the blues of lockdown last summer. Unable to visit my family in the United States or even leave the territory, I kept my relatives informed …
September 22, 2020
Labour: Work permits to be processed online
Government has tried to be flexible as residents have navigated the challenges of living and working amid the Covid-19 pandemic, from uncertain job prospects to difficulties securing flights to home …
Continue reading “Labour: Work permits to be processed online”
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 …
September 11, 2020
Man remanded after illegal-entry charge
Aubrey Daniels, a 59-year-old belonger who was arrested Aug.31 following an anonymous tip and charged with illegal entry and providing false information to the police, pleaded not guilty to all …
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 …
Continue reading “Border relaxation coincides with Covid spike”
August 25, 2020
EDITORIAL: Plan for tourism opening needed now
Following the government’s recent announcement that expatriates will be allowed to enter the territory starting in September, one big question remains about plans for the border reopening: When will tourists …
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Plan for tourism opening needed now”
August 19, 2020
EDITORIAL: Government right to reopen borders to expats
The government is right to use caution when reopening the borders during the pandemic, but we are glad that leaders have finally announced a plan to allow the return of …
Continue reading “EDITORIAL: Government right to reopen borders to expats”
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 …
Continue reading “Work-permit holders to foot quarantine bills”
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 …
Continue reading “Deputy premier confirms 8th Covid-19 case”