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Health Minister warns against ‘lapse’ of COVID-19 guidelines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has cautioned citizens against flouting the territory’s COVID-19 health measures during the Christmas season, warning of what consequences could come as a result.
2 vehicle collision slows traffic in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Traffic in the Baughers Bay area was brought to a slow when two vehicles collided this afternoon Saturday, December 19, 2020, around 3:45 pm.
Gov’t focusing on AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for VI – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said the Virgin Islands (VI) will be administering its COVID-19 vaccination policy with a focus on the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Motorcyclist suffers broken leg after SCB collision
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – A collision between a motorcycle and a car this morning December 19, 2020, has left one man seriously injured and had to be rushed to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.
Drastic increase in penalties for breaking COVID-19 measures announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has announced a barrage of stiff new penalties for persons breaking the territory's COVID-19 health guidelines, as authorities stamp down on lawbreakers.
All VI politicians should state position on independence– Skelton-Cline
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– ZBVI ‘Honestly Speaking’ talk show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has reiterated his call for a referendum on independence at the next general elections in the Virgin Islands, urging all politicians to state their position on the topic once running for public office.
‘Irresponsible & Disrespectful!’- Premier wants $20K fine for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says he is pushing for a $20,000 increase in fines, if possible, for persons who break COVID-19 quarantine in the Virgin Islands (VI).
5 tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival in VI – Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that of the 9 active imported cases currently in the Virgin Islands (VI), the majority of these persons tested positive on arrival in the territory.
2 COVID-19 positive persons to face charges for breaking quarantine
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has said two persons who violated COVID-19 quarantine and tested positive for the virus are being questioned by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and could face charges for the infraction.
9 imported COVID-19 cases now in VI; 3 new in past 24hrs
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been added to the existing 6 confirmed cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) announced this afternoon, December 15, 2020.
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