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VI shortens time for AstraZeneca second dose to 4-8 weeks apart
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Officials in the Virgin Islands (VI) have shortened the 10–12 week intervals for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to 4 to 8 weeks, as the current stock of vaccines near expiration.
FCDO is restricted to providing IT infrastructure- CoI claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With concerns continuing to grow about the secrecy and motives of the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the Commission has sought to assure the public that their data provided to the Commission is secure and that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not collect data.
Unclaimed scooters will be sold, auctioned or destroyed-RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reminded owners of seized motor scooters or motorcycles that their machines will be sold, auctioned off or destroyed if left unclaimed.
People still think COVID-19 is a hoax despite deaths – Hon Malone
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI - With close to 12,000 persons receiving at least their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine in the Virgin Islands, the push is on to administer at least 5000 more; however, the challenge, according to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), is that persons continue to think the pandemic is a hoax.
50th anniversary of appointment of Dr Willard Wheatley as Chief Minister of VI
By Family of former Chief Minister, the late Dr Willard Wheatley, MBE, LLB
June 2, 2021, marks 50 years since the late Dr Willard Wheatley, MBE, LLD was appointed the second Chief Minister of the Virgin Islands after he was first elected to the Legislative Council (i.e. House of Assembly) in 1971. His political legacy is the financial autonomy of the Territory that remains the cornerstone of self-government and the furthest advance in self-determination achieved thus far.
CoI exposes longtime 'tension' between VI & UK Gov'ts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Lone Commissioner in the VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI), Sir Gary R. Hickinbottom QC, was recently informed of concerns raised on the issue of tension between past and present Virgin Islands Governments and Britain and that it may have factored in the calling of the CoI by former governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert.
VI CoI called over Fahie's resistance to UK bullying- Ex FCO staff alleges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – New inside information surrounding the hastily called Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry (CoI) being executed by the United Kingdom (UK) Government has pointed to more concerning alleged motives behind the UK-funded inquiry into the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Stimulus recipients urged to submit statements on use of funds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Beneficiaries of economic stimulus financing in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being asked to submit without delay statements on how the funding provided was utilised.
Premier Fahie ‘deeply saddened’ @ passing of Peter Haycraft OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed deep regret at the passing of prominent Virgin Islands businessman and philanthropist, Mr Peter Haycraft, OBE.
'Town League' returns Tonight @ Multi-Purpose Sports Complex
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Basketball action in the Road Town Basketball League aka 'Town League' finally returns tonight Saturday, May 29, 2021, after a long hiatus.
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