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VI's active COVID-19 cases increase to 66
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI) have increased to 66 as of September 3, 2021, according to the latest epidemiology report from the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI receives 2,000 more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) on August 31, 2021, received 2,000 additional doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from the United Kingdom, according to Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr during a Government Information Service (GIS) report.
Fire starts in EE apartment after man goes shopping & leaves iron on
CHAPEL HILL, Tortola, VI- A fire that started in an apartment at Chapel Hill, East End, on August 31, 2021, was reportedly due to an iron left unattended, according to reports reaching our newsroom.
Ex-Gov Jaspert provoked Premier Fahie ahead of CoI- Elroy A. Turnbull
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Educator Mr Elroy A. Turnbull said, as an outsider observing the relationship between the embattled ex-Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert and the democratically elected Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1), the then Governor allegedly provoked the Premier as part of a plan to set the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into motion.
CoI has no ‘evidence of corruption’ – Premier asserts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew. A. Fahie (R1) is confident that after more than six months, the United Kingdom’s Commission of Inquiry (CoI) has not found any information of corruption in the Virgin Islands.
EE/LL Sewerage Project: Main pump line installed from Long Swamp to Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Work on the recently recommissioned East End/Long Look Sewerage Project is progressing smoothly.
Cyclist run down by car on James Walter Francis Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A pedal cyclist was taken to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital this morning, August 29, 2021, after he was struck while riding on the eastern carriageway of James Walter Francis Drive in the vicinity of the new B&F Medical building.
Deputy CoP Alwin James announces retirement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After nearly four decades in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Alwin James has announced his retirement as a law enforcement officer.
Work permit exemptions by marriage will be granted for 6 years max- Cabinet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Persons applying for work permit exemptions within the category of Marriage will now be able to apply immediately following marriage to a BVIslander or Belonger, however, the exemptions will only be granted for a fixed period.
MALE summer programme 2021 a success - Henderson K. Tittle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere - MALE organisation, has wrapped up another successful year of summer camp initiative in the Virgin Islands (VI), despite the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic that almost postponed this year’s activities.
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