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VI students given opportunity to train in local health sector – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that several young students in the Virgin Islands (VI) who were interested in the local health sector, were given the opportunity to participate in a summer academic training programme.
Small Craft Advisory in effect for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect today Wednesday, December 30, 2020, for the Virgin Islands beginning 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for open waters on the Atlantic or eastern side of the islands.
VG records 5 new imported COVID-19 cases
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Virgin Gorda has recorded five new cases of COVID-19 while Tortola has seen a decrease in active cases by three.
‘VI becoming morally & spiritually bankrupt’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Outspoken Pastor of the New Life Baptist Church (NLBC), Bishop John I. Cline says that the integrity of the Virgin Islands (VI) as being a Caribbean country that is rich in morality and spirituality, is being eroded.
Father arrested after chasing daughter with cutlass
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI - A Pockwood Pond, Tortola man was taken into police custody for reportedly chasing his daughter while brandishing a cutlass, after he caught her going through his mobile phone.
VG's ‘Energy Way Up’ Fiesta draws decent support
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Several local artists from across the Virgin Islands (VI) made their way to Virgin Gorda (VG) for what has been dubbed a successful grand event at the VG Recreation Ground, organized by the singing sensation Joyce Searles aka Sista Joyce.
Active COVID-19 cases drop to 10 as recoveries rise - Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health as Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) that as of today, December 29, 2020, the current active COVID-19 cases in the territory is 10.
Hunt continues for DR quarantine escapee; man still at-large - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The hunt continues for a Dominican Republic national who travelled to the Virgin Islands (VI) and was subsequently refused entry by Immigration, but then escaped local quarantine and now remains under the radar.
COVID-19: UK commended VI for ‘exemplary’ use of resources - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says that in recent correspondence with the UK, the territory was hailed for its use of limited resources to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scooter rider left critical after Carrot Bay accident
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI - A lone scooter rider was reportedly rushed to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in a critical state after he suffered life-threatening injuries while riding along the main road at Carrot Bay, shortly after 6:00 pm yesterday, December 26, 2020.