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July 22, 2022

Virgin Islands drops entry test requirement

Travellers arriving in the territory are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 test result to enter the Virgin Islands, government announced. The entry test requirement was in place …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 7, 2021

Fahie calls seaport opening a ‘success’

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 …

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by Dana Kampa
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. …

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by The BVI Beacon
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 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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 …

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by Dana Kampa
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

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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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
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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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
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

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