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December 16th, 2021
90 active COVID-19 cases now in VI- Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Amidst the arrival of a new shipment of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines in the territory, Virgin Islands Minister of Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the total active COVID-19 cases in the VI is on the increase.

December 16th, 2021
2022 Budget passed to tune of $397,174,331

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some three weeks of Standing Finance Committee (SFC) hearings, and two days of virtual debates, the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) late last evening December 15, 2021, approved the Government’s 2022 National Budget.

December 16th, 2021
COVID-19: First batch of Pfizer jabs arrives in VI - Gov Rankin

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the first time since the start of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government managed vaccination drive now has in its arsenal, Pfizer vaccines as part of new supplies sent by the United Kingdom.

December 16th, 2021
Shake-up @ BVIHSA: Patricia Malone-Smith & Levor Lettsome out!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from Members of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Board is that the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Cedorene Patricia Malone-Smith, and the Human Resources Manager, Levor A. H Lettsome were both reportedly sent home abruptly earlier this week on non-disciplinary leave.

December 15th, 2021
Time for equal $$ allocations to At-Large & District Reps- Hon deCastro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister for Tourism at At-Large Representative, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) has called for reform to budget allocations given to At-Large representatives in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) as compared to District Representatives.

December 15th, 2021
Zero-tolerance for charter boats & yachts found breaking VI laws - HM Customs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Authorities at Her Majesty's Customs (HM Customs) in the Virgin Islands (VI) have adopted a zero-tolerance approach to tourists found breaking the laws in VI’s waters.

December 15th, 2021
Resources raised to aid Public Officer left paralysed after accident

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to assist Public Officer, Colin Stevens with his rehabilitative efforts following a paralyzing accident, the Public Service of the Virgin Islands have partnered with businesses and non-profit organizations to raise funds and offer support.

December 15th, 2021
Smith siblings remanded to HMP for harbouring Jose Almestica

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards remanded two more persons – Shamal Smith and Renee Smith – to Her Majesty’s Prison, charged with Harbouring former fugitive Jose Almestica.

December 14th, 2021
Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill tipped for Director @ new Teacher Training Institute

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Word reaching our news centre from well-placed sources at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is that former Elmore Stoutt High School Principal Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill has been recommended to be the Director of the new Virgin Islands (VI) Teacher Training Institute.

December 14th, 2021
VI's active confirmed COVID-19 cases spike to 77 - Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Maline (AL) moments ago announced that the territory has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, with 77 active confirmed cases currently.

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