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Woman allegedly assaults police during domestic violence arrest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Merely a few hours after Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) appealed to the Territory to resist conflicts at home to reduce the incidents of violence, a police officer was reportedly assaulted by a female during a domestic violence arrest.
Improvise, adapt, overcome
Thomas C. Famous
Today, like everyday, I woke up thinking of a number of my family members; my Grandmother in St Eustatius, my aunts and uncles in Tortola, my cousins in St Kitts, my friends in Barbados, Cayman Islands and St Lucia.
All 17 COVID-19 samples have returned 'negative'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed that all 17 samples of the Persons Under Investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) have tested negative for the virus by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
Iconic CGB businessman Stanley A. Hodge passes
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The tourism community of Cane Garden Bay (CGB) is mourning the loss of a man who was regarded as an iconic businessman in the tourism industry- Mr Stanley A. Hodge.
Now that the virus is here, what’s next??
Alred C. Frett
The Hypocrisy of Bureaucracy:
You have always known the things I say because they are true and not new to you or most others… The Corona pestilence is upon us and this is no time for pretense or walking on eggshells. Government may be trying their best at following others and while this brings some degree of comfort, it may be getting much too late in this dilemma and merely following will not help us get ahead of the Virus.
VI now awaiting 17 COVID-19 test results
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Another eight samples from the Virgin Islands have been sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad to test for COVID-19, bringing the total awaiting test results to 17.
COVID-19: ‘I rather be criticised for overdoing it, than underdoing it’ - CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says with regards to the extreme measures that the territory is taking to bring COVID-19 under control, he would rather be criticised for doing too much, than doing too little and have the virus go out of control.
Corona & seven lean years
By Dickson C. Igwe
The ancient story of the Jew Joseph and his dream of a world plunged into a seven-year famine is relevant today. History and fables have a way of returning to the present. And geography decides the existence of humanity.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Crystal A. K. Estridge
By Ron O. D'Avilar
A medical professional working at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in the Virgin Islands (VI), 29-year-old Young Professional Crystal A. K. Estridge, like her colleagues, is battling on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, supplying her expertise in behavioural health as the nation fights to remain in control of the virus.
Residents told to desist from burning garbage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since the Virgin Islands proceeded on complete lockdown on March 27, 2020, where persons have been restricted from even going to the garbage dumpsters in their communities, some persons have resorted to the inconsiderate and dangerous practice of burning their waste in their yards.
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