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Retired UK police chief Mark Collins to reportedly head RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new Commissioner of Police in the Virgin Islands is likely to be a retired Chief Constable from the United Kingdom (UK), well-placed sources have informed Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
CGB Baptist Church opens pantry to assist community
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- “There are persons who really need help and now as a Church we can do our part and make a difference and impact in the lives of people,” First Lady of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (CGBBC), Mrs Marion M. Turnbull has said regarding a pantry the church has opened.
'Cavalier attitude' towards social distancing, wearing of masks in VI – Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has said despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) citizens continue to exhibit a cavalier attitude towards the COVID-19 health guidelines.
‘Irresponsible & Disrespectful!’- Premier wants $20K fine for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says he is pushing for a $20,000 increase in fines, if possible, for persons who break COVID-19 quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI).
2 COVID-19 positive persons to face charges for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said two persons who violated COVID-19 quarantine and tested positive for the virus are being questioned by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and could face charges for the infraction.
9 imported COVID-19 cases now in VI; 3 new in past 24hrs
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been added to the existing 6 confirmed cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced this afternoon, December 15, 2020.
‘We are in a fight with destiny, not with each other or UK’ - Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory will be moving forward aggressively with the constitutional review, seeking more empowerment to be able to handle its own affairs.
VI has ‘the most vicious audience in the world’- Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local talk show host Karia J. Christopher, during a recent episode of her ‘Real Talk’ television show, described the Virgin Islands as having the ‘most vicious audience’ in the world.
VI lost potential investors due to hold up of Cannabis Bill- Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said that as a result of the hold-up of the Cannabis Bill, passed since June 2020 in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) for the territory to establish a medicinal marijuana sector, the territory has already lost some potential investors.
Burglars smash glass door, damage cash register of local 'tailor shop'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A local sewing establishment on Wickham's Cay II, on Tortola, was broken into and ransacked at the weekend.
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