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June 10th, 2021
284 Media should 'bring responsible journalism'- Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Community activist and Social Commentator Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has called on the local news outfit, 284 Media, to practice more responsible journalism.

June 5th, 2021
VI will seek out other COVID-19 vaccines if possible - Hon Malone

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that with vaccine hesitancy still an issue in the territory, the Virgin Islands (VI) will seek out other brands of COVID-19 vaccines, if possible.

June 3rd, 2021
VI shortens time for AstraZeneca second dose to 4-8 weeks apart

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Officials in the Virgin Islands (VI) have shortened the 10–12 week intervals for the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to 4 to 8 weeks, as the current stock of vaccines near expiration.

May 31st, 2021
Stimulus recipients urged to submit statements on use of funds

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Beneficiaries of economic stimulus financing in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being asked to submit without delay statements on how the funding provided was utilised.

May 28th, 2021
Authorities probing high COVID cases through RT Ferry Dock

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Health Authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI) are probing an increasing number of cases coming into the territory through the Road Town Ferry Dock, National Epidemiologist Harmony Brewley-Massiah has revealed.

May 22nd, 2021
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.

May 18th, 2021
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.

May 17th, 2021
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.

May 13th, 2021
Anti-Gov’t political campaign ignited over stimulus grants - Hon Fahie

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Following the circulation of a list of persons who allegedly benefitted from the COVID-19 Fishing and Farming Stimulus initiative, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie in a House of Assembly statement, today, May 13, 2021, said persons in the territory are now using the COVID-19 situation to ignite a political campaign.

May 12th, 2021
Premier should have defended VI against cruise ship COVID policies – Julio S. Henry

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tourism operator, business owner and former radio talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has blasted Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for not defending the Territory against the COVID-19 policies implemented by cruise ships travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) as a destination.

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