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Johnson resisting CoI into UK’s ‘disastrous & corrupt’ COVID-19 crisis
LONDON, United Kingdom – With the fifth highest death toll and COVID-19 infection rates in the world, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson ‘aka ‘Boris’ has so far resisted calls for an immediate inquiry into his Government’s disastrous handling of the pandemic.
VI to receive 2000 AstraZeneca vaccines doses from Dominica
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dominica has agreed to grant the Virgin Islands (VI) with 2000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for immediate distribution.
Arrival of COVID-19 variants in USVI 'inevitable’- D.O.H
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Lawmakers in the USVI voted Thursday, March 4, 2021, to extend the COVID-19 related state of emergency declaration to May 7. Department of Health (D.O.H) Commissioner Justa Encarnacion spoke of the importance of the extension, stating that the pandemic continues to impact the territory.
VI back to 1 active COVID-19 case - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands is back to 1 active COVID-19 case, confirmed in an incoming passenger on day 4 of mandatory quarantine, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) on VIP’s Let's Talk radio programme on ZBVI 780AM on March 2, 2021.
Police shut down all-day brunch for breaking COVID-19 rules
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Officers at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have today, February 27, 2021, shut down a crowded brunch event on the Western End of Tortola, after it was found that the event breached COVID-19 restrictions.
3185 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in VI thus far
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 3185 persons have been vaccinated for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) as of February 25, 2021, according to information coming out of the Government Information Service.
Women hailed for brave role in VI's COVID-19 fight
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Women have been recognised for their contributions to the health and social response to COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands at the UN ECLAC’s 60th Meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean that began on 23rd February 2021.
The pandemic & countries that prevailed against it
by Dickson C. Igwe
What was the common denominator for countries that kept the pandemic to a minimum? Unlike in the USA, Brazil, and UK, draconian action and effective governance appeared to be the key components in keeping the COVID 19 virus from spreading in specific countries.
COVID-19 vaccination of teachers begins today
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Non-mandatory vaccination of teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will kick off today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
Premier Fahie takes first dose of COVID-19 jab
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI - Some weeks after the first dose of the AstraZeneca (AZD1222) COVID-19 vaccine was publicly administered to Health Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), on February 11, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) received his first jab of the vaccine today, Wednesday, February 24, 2021.