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India mystery illness: Lead found in blood samples of patients
ALJAZEERA
NEW DELHI, India – Excessive amounts of lead and nickel were found in the blood samples of patients who had fallen sick due to a “mysterious disease” in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, a medical official has told Al Jazeera.
Persons with faulty GPS bracelets reportedly broke quarantine– Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said as a result of some tracking bracelets not being as efficient as they should be, there are reports of persons breaking quarantine, which he says will not be tolerated.
More tourists than expected caused some delays in system - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite heavy criticisms that the Virgin Islands' strict COVID-19 travel policies would deter tourists from coming to the territory, an influx of tourists has now created some logistical challenges for the Government.
Immigration Dept not discriminating against Hispanic women- Ian B. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Amid reports that Immigration Department has been tough on Hispanic women but lenient on construction workers in contravention with immigration laws, Chief Immigration Officer Mr Ian B. Penn has again refuted such claims.
‘Disrespectful’ Governor painted VI with ‘broad brush of corruption’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Mere weeks before he officially demits office, the outgoing controversial Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI), Mr Augustus J.U, Jaspert has come under more heavy criticisms for allegedly seeking to damage the reputation of the territory on his way out.
Hon Fraser proposes referendum on self-determination
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Legislator, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has urge legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) to bring forward a referendum on independence from the United Kingdom (UK) if they are serious about wanting the territory to move on the path of self-determination.
Argel Horton featured for Black in Marine Science Week
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Marine Biologist in the Environment and Climate Change Unit Ms Argel Horton was featured by the Marine Conservation Society along with two (2) other prominent Caribbean Scientists and marine conservationists as they celebrated Black in Marine Science Week 2020, from November 29 to December 5, 2020.
‘We welcome the 6 UK officers’ to offer marine police training’- Premier Fahie
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed the gesture by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to offer support to the marine policing of the Territory, including offering six offers to provide training to local officers.
Is a big debt crash on the horizon? - Part B
By Dickson C. Igwe
The world is over 250 Trillion Dollars in debt: public plus private. Is that vast debt sustainable? Is this debt a bubble about to burst?
'I stand by’ my statements on slavery & reparations– Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert has shunned inquiries about statements he made on slavery and reparations, telling the local press that his position on the controversial comments has not changed.
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