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'Reduce exposure to Saharan dust' - Public Health Division
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the historic Saharan dust plume the blue Caribbean skies into a brownish-grey hue, residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been urged to reduce exposure to the dust.
Fahie gov't averted 'major negative effects' of COVID-19 - Hon Vanterpool
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Even as Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) had moved to criticise some of the bold steps taken by the Fahie administration to combat COVID-19, Fourth District Representative, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has praised the government for taking the necessary proactive measures to keep the Territory safe.
VIP Gov't discovers over $1.5M in unpaid NDP bills
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - More than $1.5M in unpaid bills left by the Dr D. Orlando Smith's National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been discovered following complaints from several venders about the Virgin Islands (VI) Government owing them monies for unpaid work.
Rogue ‘returnees’ can be reported to police - Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has encouraged residents of the Virgin Islands to report recent returnees to the police if there is a suspicion they may have entered the Virgin Islands (VI) illegally.
Two hospitalised in 'serious' Baughers Bay accident
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Information coming to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that at least two persons were rushed to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital last night, June 19, 2020, following a vehicular collision in Baughers Bay, Tortola.
Work permit holders to pay for Gov't quarantine
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Following announcements that the government will move to end its COVID-19 self-quarantine initiative, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said returning work permit holders will now be footing the bill for mandatory quarantine.
A national apprenticeship program
By Dickson C. Igwe
A national apprenticeship program for vocations and skills is essential for Virgin Islands youth, society, and economy. It is cliché to assert that a plumber, electrician, builder, welder, or mechanic, great at their skill, will not face too many unemployment challenges.
Premier joining youth organised 'Black Lives Matter' march
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Urging Virgin Islanders to not be afraid of speaking out against racism, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says he will be joining a local youth organised 'Black Lives Matter' march scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020, starting 2:30pm at the Noel Lloyd Positive Movement Park.
Gov't forced to halt COVID-19 self-quarantine- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Effective June 15, 2020, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has discontinued COVID-19 self-quarantine as an option for nationals, belongers, holders of permanent residence and naturalised citizens returning home to the Territory.
VI's whites must 'lend voices' against racial injustice- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on all 'Whites' living in the Virgin Islands (VI) to stand up against racism and lend their voices to the fight if serious change must come.
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