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Statement By Honourable Carvin Malone on "Returning Nationals Released from Quarantine"

Saturday, 20 June 2020 - 12:15am

Mir. Speaker, in our commitment to keeping the public informed, I am pleased to announce that a total of twenty (20) returning nationals and residents will rejoin the Virgin Islands community this week after completing 14 days in quarantine and testing negative for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Statement By Honourable Andrew A. Fahie - ‘Black Lives Matter’ March

Friday, 19 June 2020 - 10:06pm

Mr. Speaker, at last week Thursday’s Sitting of this Honourable House - on 11 June, 2020, you would recall, I spoke of the need to eliminate racism in all forms and from all places, in particular systemic and institutional racism against people of African heritage.

Premier And Minister Of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie "The Virgin Islands Continues To Move Forward In COVID-19"

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 - 7:30pm

As a Territory, we continue the phased and controlled reopening of our borders, only at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Since June 2, under this phase, we have been welcoming home our nationals, Belongers, holders of permanent residence, and naturalised citizens of the Virgin Islands.

Message By Honourable Carvin Malone In Observance Of Men’s Health Week: ‘Take Action On Covid 19’

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 - 2:55pm

The British Virgin Islands is celebrating Men’s Health Week from June 15 to 21 in an effort to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys.

His Excellency The Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert Addresses Virgin Islands News Online Cartoon

Monday, 15 June 2020 - 9:25pm

I was made aware of the cartoon published by VINO today and comments by the host of Honestly Speaking and was appalled and disturbed by what they depicted and insinuated.  

Statement By Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley: Sports And Recreation Protocols

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:24am

Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to give an update on Sports and Recreation in the COVID-19 Era.  By now, we are all aware of the health risks caused by this worldwide pandemic.  All over the world, professional leagues and sporting events we all enjoy, the NBA, the NFL, and even the Olympics have been shutdown.  Recreational facilities, including public pools and basketball courts have been closed due to the threat of transmission of this virus.

Statement By Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley: Resignation Of The Chairman Of The Virgin Islands Festivals And Fairs Committee

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:21am

I thank you, Mr Speaker, for the opportunity to make a statement on Festival and Fairs.

Statement By Honourable Natalio D. WheatleyCultural : Preservation And Cultural Education

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:16am

Mister Speaker, during the Fifth Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly, I spoke about an exhibition that the Department of Culture was producing. At that time, the Department was planning to display this exhibition in the Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Building, accompanied by satellite exhibitions at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College and on our sister islands.

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley - Labour And Immigration

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:13am

Mister Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to stand before you today and give a statement on Labour and Immigration matters.  As you and the Members of this Honourable House will remember I made a statement on Sunday, 3rd May to the people of these beautiful Virgin Islands updating them on Labour and Immigration matters.  Mister Speaker, today I wish to give supplemental information that will answer some burning questions coming out of that statement.

Statement by Honourable Vincent Wheatley On Vulnerability Assessment For Virgin Gorda

Friday, 12 June 2020 - 9:06am

Mr. Speaker, the Caribbean Region is about to enter another hurricane season and I would encourage everyone to accelerate their preparations as we anticipate an active season. I certainly recognise the challenges that emerge in our preparations as we continue to grapple with the pandemic and its social and economic impacts.  We must always remain vigilant and prepared. 

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