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Johnson resisting CoI into UK’s ‘disastrous & corrupt’ COVID-19 crisis
LONDON, United Kingdom – With the fifth highest death toll and COVID-19 infection rates in the world, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson ‘aka ‘Boris’ has so far resisted calls for an immediate inquiry into his Government’s disastrous handling of the pandemic.
New ‘MV Searcher’ added to VI’s crime-fighting marine fleet
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI - Acting Financial Secretary, Jeremiah G.A Frett has urged his department to ensure that accidents are avoided and the newest vessel to join their fleet, the MV Searcher is fully maintained.
Cabinet gives green light for 27 to be granted Belonger status
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 27 persons are set to become Belongers of the Virgin Islands, as Cabinet has given the green light for the granting of the status.
CoI announcement created a ‘crisis’ for VI – Hon Wheatley
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While affirming his commitment to cooperating with the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the inquiry has created a crisis for the VI, while questioning its true intentions.
Disgruntled Pier Park tenants allegedly seeking meeting with Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst allegation that some Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) tenants are planning to meet with Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to share concerns about the facility, the Pier Park’s CEO, Vance M. Lewis has fired out with a number of claims.
Injured truck driver transferred to Florida hospital
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Kavin Robin, 23, who was injured when the flatbed truck he was driving fell off the side of a road at Diamond Estate on February 27, 2021, has been transferred to a hospital in Florida, USA.
Delay to seaports reopening another ‘blow to already fragile situation’- BVICCHA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Calling itself the “proactive voice of business”, the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has lamented that there has been another delay to the reopening of the seaports in the Virgin Islands to international operations.
Jehovah’s help for the pandemic is ‘vaccination’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on Christians and others in the Virgin Islands (VI) to accept that vaccination is the answer to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sir Francis Drake Highway to be renamed – Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Sir Francis Drake Highway in the Virgin Islands (VI) will soon be renamed to reflect the legacy of a Virgin Islands hero, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced last evening, March 2, 2021.
‘Cannabis cannot replace food’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline is urging the Andrew A. Fahie Government to not ignore the cash crop industry in pursuit of the medical marijuana industry.
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