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BVI Gateway applications must now be completed within 24hrs of travel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons wishing to travel to the Virgin Islands (VI) must now complete the mandatory BVI Gateway application at least 24hrs before travel and must begin their application no later than 48hrs before same, or risk being denied entry into the territory.
Gov Jaspert says drug busts delaying assent of Drugs Amendment Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert appears to be fishing for reasons why the VI Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020 and Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Amendment Act 2020, have not been assented; the latest shift, to blame a recent drug bust for the delays.
A new economy for a post pandemic world
By Dickson C. Igwe
The 2008 financial crisis showed the Milton Friedman Economic Model of a Laissez-Faire, Production Oriented, Trickledown, Austere, and financially driven Economy, a paper tiger.
Over 360 households don’t pay for water- W&SD Director
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD), Mrs Pearline R. Scatliffe-Leonard is urging straight-line customers to come to the department to rectify the issue, without facing any penalties.
40 First District children taught public speaking techniques
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Some forty children from the First District are now more equipped with the techniques of public speaking, thanks to a collaboration of the Tortola Toastmasters and the First District Committee.
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.
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