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Biras Creek Resort owner Bert Houwer passes
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- The owner of the secluded Biras Creek Resort on Virgin Gorda, Mr Bert Houwer, has passed away, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
Caught in the unexpected
Jacqueline Wheatley
For the past few years, the way of life has become uncomfortable for the Virgin Islands (VI) and more so the world. Here in VI we are still recovering from the 2017 hurricanes, and now battling with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
VIP Gov't ‘among highest’ C’bean rating for good financial stewardship- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has received a ‘AA-’ rating grade from the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) over its good financial stewardship in the region.
Scooter rider reportedly ‘critical’ after second accident in 2 years
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Scooter rider Kawa G. Williams has reportedly been left in a critical yet stable condition after what is now his second major scooter accident within two years.
Gov’t urged to make 'green legislation' a priority in 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Director of Green VI, Ms Sarah Penny is urging the Virgin Islands (VI) government led by Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to ensure that the tabling of proposed green legislation takes top priority in the 2022 legislative year.
UK never approached VI on representation in House of Commons – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the UK has never approached him on the issue of British Overseas territories getting or seeking representation in the UK House of Commons.
COVID & digitization
By Dickson C. Igwe
In the age of COVID, countries that are able to swiftly and robustly deliver digital services and products to their residents, will win and prevail, socially and economically
VI's active COVID-19 cases drop to 272; 11 remain hospitalised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands continues to see a rapid decrease in active COVID-19 cases, with some 272 active cases present as of today January 28, 2022, based on testing done on January 17, 2022.
Some 660 public servants now eligible for retirement- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A total of 660 public officers in the Virgin Islands (VI) are now eligible for retirement, if they so wish, according to information coming out of the 2022 reports of the deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC).
VI Gov’t holds 'inspirational' national prayer breakfast for local leaders
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the territory faces a number of challenges that will require an 'all hands on deck' approach, strength and spiritual guidance, the Government of the Virgin Islands hosted a national prayer breakfast for leaders this morning, Thursday, January 27, 2022.
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