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December 24th, 2021
VIP Gov’t hosting ‘Christmas day with a twist’ territory-wide feeding programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on Christmas Day 2021, will be embarking on a massive territory-wide food and music programme from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm in every district.

December 24th, 2021
HoA passes Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 with amendments

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was another historical moment for the Virgin Islands when the administration of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) passed the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021 on December 22, 2021, in a virtual House of Assembly (HoA) sitting days before Christmas.

December 23rd, 2021
‘Have no fear, enough vaccines for everyone’- Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As phase two of the Government’s Pfizer and COVID-19 vaccination booster program get on the way, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has given the assurance that enough vaccines are available for everyone looking to get vaccinated.

December 23rd, 2021
42 persons granted new Belongership status in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 42 new persons have been granted Belongership status in the Virgin Islands under different criteria according to statements of the Cabinet meeting of December 8, 2021, released today, Thursday, December 23, 2021.

December 23rd, 2021
COVID booster shots opened to all residents from Jan 4, 2022

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - All residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) will have access to COVID-19 booster shots from January 4, 2022, according to the Pfizer and COVID booster shot roll-out schedule published by the Government of the Virgin Islands.

December 23rd, 2021
Integrity bill ‘giving me some sleepless nights’- Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Legislator in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has revealed that he is having ‘sleepless nights’ over the proposed Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, calling for clarity on several aspects of the bill.

December 23rd, 2021
Approved! Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes now permanent Director @ SSB

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The days of acting as the Director of the Social Security Board (SSB) for Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes is finally over; effective January 1, 2022, she will take on her new role as the Director of the institution that she has been a part of for more than 25 years.

December 22nd, 2021
Integrity in Public Life Act not motivated by a CoI- Deputy Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr. Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has dismissed claims that the Integrity in Public Life Act, 2021, now before the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) is because of the UK-Sponsored VI Commission of Inquiry (CoI).

December 22nd, 2021
Gov’t receives keys to newly revamped Theodolph Faulkner Admin Building

SETTLEMENT, Anegada - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has officially received the keys to the newly rehabilitated Theodolph Faulkner Administration Building on Anegada following an official handover ceremony on December 17, 2021.

December 22nd, 2021
Fahie Clan wins 2021 edition of local family feud

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Fahie Clan was the all-around family that won the 2021 edition of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (CBRTPP) 2nd annual family feud event.

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