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VI's vaccination drive falls short of 17K June target
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the Virgin Islands (VI) vaccination drive has fallen short of its 17,000-target since only 12,245 people have received the first dose and only 7,289 have received both doses of the vaccine.
VI must decide on date for referendum on status under UK- E. Benito Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Special Envoy to the Premier, Mr E. Benito Wheatley, speaking in a personal capacity at a recent presentation on Decolonisation, has touted the importance for Virgin Islanders to make a decision on the date for a referendum regarding the future of its political status under the United Kingdom (UK). Further, Mr Wheatley believes the VI must call for a referendum no later than 2030.
Cabinet approves zero-rate customs duty on renewable energy products
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has approved several measures to accelerate the transition of the territory to a green economy, starting with the application of zero-rated customs duties to be applied to any renewable energy product/items being imported into the Territory.
3 recorded active COVID-19 cases currently in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) currently has 3 recorded active cases of COVID-19 as of today, June 10, 2021, according to the latest update from Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
284 Media should 'bring responsible journalism'- Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community activist and Social Commentator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has called on the local news outfit, 284 Media, to practice more responsible journalism.
Walwyn petitions gov't to fix education system he allegedly destroyed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Rejected politician Myron V. Walwyn, accused of destroying the Virgin Islands education system through years of mismanagement and financial scandals, has now petitioned the Government of Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to fix it ‘urgently’.
‘No time to play political football in VI’ -Skelton-Cline urges Legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been admonished to stop playing ‘political football’ over issues, given the current state of affairs in the territory.
‘Leopards don’t change their spots’– Bishop Cline on colonialism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Bishop John I. Cline of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, has called on citizens to remain vigilant about the legacies of colonial countries and its role as a territory under Global Britain.
CoI: VI has always been a reactive society - Angelle A. Cameron
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Former Mrs BVI and ‘My BVI’ talk show host, Angelle A. Cameron has called on Virgin Islanders to stop being reactive, and rather, be proactive towards issues affecting the territory.
VI battered 0-8 by Curacao in CONCACAF WC Qualifier
GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala- The Virgin Islands (VI) Senior National Men’s Footballers were hoping to end their first round of games in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers on a very positive note after losing all of their previous games; however, Curacao had other plans on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
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