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2 recorded active cases of COVID-19 in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) currently has 2 recorded active cases of COVID-19 as of today, June 15, 2021, down from 3 cases, according to the latest statistics coming out from the Ministry of Health.
AG Dawn J. Smith subjected to 'sexist' line of questioning @ CoI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was a proud and history-making day in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Thursday, October 1, 2020, when for the first time in 21 years an indigenous Virgin Islander, Hon Dawn J. Smith, was sworn in to the post of Attorney General (AG).
CoI reveals Bilal Rawat may be illegally participating in VI Inquiry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Concerns have been raised over the status of all parties partaking in the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands and whether they are admitted to the BVI Bar to be able to undertake legal work within the CoI.
CoI insinuates HoA District Allocation $$ is ‘vote-buying'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Commission of Inquiry (CoI), through the Council to the Commissioner, Mr Bilal Rawat, has referred to the district allocation funding given to elected representatives of the House of Assembly (HoA) as ‘Vote Buying,’ although those funds are provided as a means for elected members to carry out their obligations as representatives of the people and have to get approval before the funds are utilised.
UK Healthcare Ambassador assessing VI’s COVID-19 measures – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says that ongoing in the Virgin Islands (VI) is an assessment of the territory’s COVID-19 measures by authorities from Public Health England.
St Kitts & Nevis on 14-day COVID-19 lockdown
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis, WI- Due to the continuous growth of new COVID-19 cases on the island, the government of St Kitts and Nevis has decided to place the country into a 14-day lockdown.
Residents urged to beware of surge in Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to beware of a surge in Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) within the last three weeks, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has warned.
‘At no time did Gov’t take a position for mandatory vaccination’- Dr Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has moved to further clear the air, that at no time did the Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) make a decision on mandatory vaccination in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Suspects on the run after arson attempt @ VG apartment
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Virgin Gorda (VG) police are now on the hunt for two known men who allegedly attempted to torch an apartment building early last evening June 11, 2021, at around 9:30 pm.
Knowledge acquired @ HLSCC will open big doors- Hon de Castro to 2021 graduates
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – 2021 Graduates of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in the Virgin Islands have been reminded that as they move on to higher heights and celebrate their new accomplishment to remember their significance in the world as they unlock personal potential.
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