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COVID-19 ‘cannot extinguish the hope in our hearts’ – Premier’s Christmas Message
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in his 2020 Christmas message has reminded citizens that despite the presence of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the hope and spirit of festive season still lives in the hearts of many.
UPDATE: VI's COVID-19 cases drop to 13 in revised stats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The current active cases of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands has dropped to 13, following revised statistics as of December 23, 2020, published by health authorities today, December 24, 2020.
PHOTO of the Day: Premier takes ‘Christmas Spirit’ on VI excursion
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is certainly not letting the presence of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands (VI) dampen his spirit regarding the festive season.
Estimated 260 in USVI including Gov Bryan took COVID-19 vaccine
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALE, St. Thomas, USVI - About 260 persons in the USVI received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine shots last week, according to the USVI Department of Health, among them was Governor Albert Bryan, who during his Monday press briefing encouraged Virgin Islanders to get vaccinated.
DR man denied entry to VI escapes local quarantine - Hon Wheatley confirms
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI) have confirmed that a native of the Dominican Republic who travelled to the VI and was subsequently refused entry by Immigration, has escaped quarantine as is now at large in the territory.
‘We will not tolerate any visitors breaking COVID-19 protocols’ - Hon Flax-Charles
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – While extending holiday greeting to persons in the Virgin Islands (VI), Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has reaffirmed that the Government will not accept visitors breaking local COVID-19 protocols.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine expected in USVI next week
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, USVI - Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine will be in the USVI next week, according to USVI Department of Health Commissioner, Justa Encarnacion.
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.
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.
Drastic increase in penalties for breaking COVID-19 measures announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has announced a barrage of stiff new penalties for persons breaking the territory's COVID-19 health guidelines, as authorities stamp down on lawbreakers.
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