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January 5th, 2021
UK approved COVID-19 vaccine expected in VI in February 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The COVID-19 vaccine approved by the United Kingdom (UK) for use by its citizens and Overseas Territories (OTs) is expected to be available in the Virgin Islands in February of this year.

January 5th, 2021
First HoA sitting for 2021 today, Jan 5 @ Save the Seed Centre

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Fifth Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands (VI) will continue today, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, starting at 10:00 AM at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola.

January 4th, 2021
27 hurricane-damaged homes repaired, 265 approved for grants- Hon Malone

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) is reporting that repairs to nearly 30 homes have been completed under the government’s Housing Recovery Programme, while hundreds have been approved for grant aid.

January 3rd, 2021
COVID-19 variants adds new ‘level of concern’ to VI’s response - Hon Malone

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – With the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) moving to restrict UK travel to the territory effective January 11, 2021, over a new COVID-19 variant, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says the new strain of the virus is concerning for the territory.

January 2nd, 2021
VG leads with 8 imported COVID-19 cases

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Virgin Gorda (VG) remains in the lead with current active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands (VI), recording 8 of the 11 cases in the territory according to government statistics published today, January 2, 2021.

December 31st, 2020
VI announce UK travel ban; Curfew remains until January 15, 2021

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has announced a UK travel ban effective January 11, 2021, amidst concerns of new COVID-19 variants around the world.

December 30th, 2020
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.

December 29th, 2020
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.

December 21st, 2020
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.

December 19th, 2020
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.

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