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HoA resumes after Members test negative for COVID-19 virus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Members of the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) have been tested negative for the COVID–19 virus after attending a funeral in March 2021.
'Drag racing stadium' could be built @ Beef Island- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is advancing talks for the ‘Hung Land’ at Beef Island to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport and perhaps add a drag racing stadium.
No local job access for VI's ‘Work-in-Paradise’ visitors - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First announced in November 2020 as a means to capitalise on economic opportunities in this COVID-19 era, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced more details about an upcoming programme aimed at attracting remote workers to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Gov’t to waiver visitor’s visa for certain countries to boost tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As one of several initiatives to boost tourism and ultimately the economy, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has plans to lift visitor’s visa restrictions for certain countries.
Prince Philip laid to rest @ St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, Berkshire, UK - Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh has been laid to rest following an intimate funeral in Windsor attended by close friends and families today Saturday, April 17, 2021.
VI to temporarily host Vincy residents impacted by La Soufriere - Hon Wheatley
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will temporarily host some residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, who are being impacted by the ongoing eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano on the island.
VI dispatching water supplies to SVG in first relief effort- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands will be working to dispatch water trucks filled with water, and water tanks filled with water on a barge scheduled to leave the Territory next week as part of its relief efforts to the people of St Vincent and The Grenadines.
VI targeting mostly vaccinated tourists – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that that target for herd immunity in the Virgin Islands (VI) is set at roughly 20,000 people which the territory is hoping to meet by its full re-opening in mid-June 2021.
UPDATE: 6 more recover as VI down to 10 active COVID-19 cases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recoveries from COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands continue, as there are now 10 active cases in the Territory, according to the latest official update by the Government of the Virgin Islands today, April 14, 2021.
Minimum wage discussion to be taken to the people- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The topic of minimum wage, which has been heavily discussed on social media recently, will be given public consultation, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
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