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40 First District children taught public speaking techniques
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Some forty children from the First District are now more equipped with the techniques of public speaking, thanks to a collaboration of the Tortola Toastmasters and the First District Committee.
‘VI handled COVID-19 all on its own’– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A, Fahie (R1) has reminded that the territory has handled the entire COVID-19 pandemic on its own, without any financial help from the United Kingdom (UK), and this he says the territory should be proud of.
More tourists than expected caused some delays in system - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Despite heavy criticisms that the Virgin Islands' strict COVID-19 travel policies would deter tourists from coming to the territory, an influx of tourists has now created some logistical challenges for the Government.
VI’s seaports to reopen for international travellers on January 21, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While describing the decision to defer the reopening of the Territory’s seaports to January 21, 2021, as hard, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the decision was necessary in the face of the gaps that are being experienced at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA) on Beef Island.
First tourist tests positive for COVID-19 following border reopening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seven days into the reopening of the Virgin Islands borders to international visitors, one tourist has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL), during an update on the border reopening this evening, December 7, 2020.
‘We welcome the 6 UK officers’ to offer marine police training’- Premier Fahie
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI-Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has welcomed the gesture by the United Kingdom (UK) Government to offer support to the marine policing of the Territory, including offering six offers to provide training to local officers.
Premier blasts Governor for ‘reckless’ statements on ‘purely allegations’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Controversial outgoing unelected Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert is again making the headlines for careless and insensitive public utterances.
Governor refuses to give details on hold-up of Marijuana Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Controversial outgoing Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert aka 'Gus' has blamed bureaucracy for the hold up of bills not yet assented, while dodging questions on the exact reasons for his refusal to make the Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, into law.
190 persons arrived in VI on Dec 1 & 2 – Premier Fahie
BEEF ISLAND, VI– Some 190 persons have arrived in the territoryon the first two days since the Virgin Islands (VI) re-opened its borders to international visitors, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) announced today, December 3, 2020.
New Gov’t funded police boat ‘Midnight Justice’ launched
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- With eyes on the policing of the territory’s borders due to activities of illegal entry, human smuggling and drug-running even in this pandemic, the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to fight back.
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