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VI has 1 recorded active COVID-19 case!- Health Minister
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) is now seeing one recorded active case of COVID-19.
Vaccination remains the only ‘credible option’ to fight COVID-19- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated the importance of vaccinations for COVID-19, urging citizens to get vaccinated as the territory navigates the global pandemic.
Passenger quota increases for USVI/VI ferry trips
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) along with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have successfully negotiated an increasing the number of persons traveling by ferries to and from both Territories.
Skelton-Cline suggests mandatory vaccinations for work permit holders
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commentator and clergyman, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to find ways to get the territory fully vaccinated, suggesting work permit holders face mandatory vaccination.
USVI will be among last jurisdictions to lift mask mandate- Gov Bryan
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- While a growing list of states have adjusted their mask mandates to reflect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's decision to ease restrictions for vaccinated people, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr said Monday, May 17, 2021, that not only will the US Virgin Islands' mask mandate remain in place, the territory will be among the last jurisdictions to lift its current No Mask, No Service policy.
Vaccine policy @ Leverick Bay Resort was shared with Labour Ministry- Flax-Brutus
LEVERICK BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Following news that staff members at Leverick Bay Resort and associated companies were given an ultimatum to either vaccinate for COVID-19 or be subjected to third party COVID-19 testing out of pocket every 14 days, Company Director of Operations, Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has indicated that the policy was shared with government authorities before it was circulated.
Premier Fahie calls for mutual respect between anti-vaxxers & pro-vaxxers
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called for mutual respect between those who take the COVID-19 vaccine and those who don’t, in a bid to preserve relationships in the territory.
Apply for home quarantine 5-7 days before travel to VI - CEHO Lionel E. Michael
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Travelers to the Virgin Islands (VI) are being encouraged to make requests to home quarantine some five to seven days before travel.
10 arrested in USVI for allegedly submitting fake COVID-19 results
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Law enforcement officers with the [US] VI COVID-19 Task Force on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 11:30 am arrested ten people at the Cyril E. King Airport for allegedly uploading fake COVID-19 test results into the USVI Travel Portal, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Toby Derima has announced.
‘Too much venom & vitriol’ running high in VI– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking radio Moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described the current state of affairs in the Virgin Islands (VI) as one where Virgin Islanders seem to be in fear, and this he says is fuelling vitriol and venomous behaviours in the people.
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