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'Self-isolate if you have COVID-19'- Dr Ronald E. Georges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronald E. Georges is advising persons to self-isolate if they have tested positive for the COVID-19 disease.
NSC hails arrest of suspected Pier Park robbers
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) has said it welcomes the announcement that two persons have been arrested in relation to the daring armed robbery of House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
Public Service reduced from 4495 in 2010 to 'efficient' 2895 to date- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr has announced that as part of finding the right size for the local public service, there has been a steady decrease in the number of Public Officers throughout the last decade, from 4495 public officers employed in 2010 to approximately 2895 employed to date.
Current Premier Wheatley wants to be like Ex-Premier Fahie– Dameon Percival
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Tola Radio VI panelist Dameon Percival has slammed the Government of Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and accused the Premier of intentionally avoiding answering questions in the House of Assembly, along with delaying sittings of the House.
Premier Wheatley lauds CARICOM’s support for VI & other Associate Members
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago- Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has praised CARICOM for its renewed commitment to the [British] Virgin Islands and other Associate Members on the occasion of the regional body’s 50th anniversary.
Nigerian Community & 1FirstBank VI Staff saddened by passing of long-time security officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Nigerian Community, Top Priority Security Services, and the 1FirstBank VI (Tortola staff) are in a state of mourning over the passing of security officer Maurice Ikwueme.
Cannabis seized, 5 arrested, 8 scooters seized in weekend police operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An island-wide weekend roll and search operation which concluded about 4:00 AM Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, successfully disrupted illegal activities in hotspots and resulted in the arrests of five persons and the seizure of a quantity of cannabis.
UPDATE: Trade Minister Hon Smith to continue Business Round Table meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE will be hosting the remaining Business Round Table meetings from Wednesday, July 12 to 19, 2023.
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake in North Atlantic felt in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At around 4:28 PM the [British] Virgin Islands was rocked by a 6.6 magnitude earthquake in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Driver loses control of large truck on ‘Elevator Hill’
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The driver of a large truck had a scare this afternoon, July 10, 2023, when he briefly lost control of his vehicle while ascending the steep incline known as ‘Elevator Hill’ in Sea Cows Bay.
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