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Biden announces asylum restrictions to ‘control border’
BBC NEWS
President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing record migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border that have left him politically vulnerable in an election year.
Police charge 3 for wounding, 3 for drug possession in May 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) have charged 3 for wounding and 3 for drug possession in May 2024, including an arrest on May 18, 2023, where Qwami Todman, 28 of Havers Estate was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Indecent Language.
14 HMP inmates complete 1st ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Fourteen (14) inmates from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) have completed the first-ever Life Skills Reintegration Programme (LSRP).
Increased fever & respiratory issues in VI linked to COVID-19 virus- Health Ministry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health and Social Development is alerting of an increase in reports of fever and respiratory syndromes in the territory.
Ex legislator & CoP Vernon E. Malone to lie in state on June 20; Funeral on June 22
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The official funeral of former legislator and attorney, Mr Vernon E. Malone, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex.
‘Go to the beach’ on weekends- David D. Archer Jr to public officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Mental health and mental wellness is not something to ignore. We are one incident, one experience, and one situation away from not feeling overall well,” Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr stated in a public message on mental health awareness on May 31, 2024.
8 students to vie for Junior Ambassador of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eight outstanding students from secondary schools across the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) will vie for the prestigious title of Junior Ambassador of Tourism on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Deputy Gov Archer Jr now acting Gov until June 9, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr. David D Archer, Jr. will act in the Office of Governor until June 9, 2024, in the absence of His Excellency, the Governor Mr. Daniel Pruce who is out of the Territory.
Woman claims VI Belonger & business tycoon Henry G. Jarecki raped her
NEW YORK, USA - A woman who says Jeffrey E. Epstein sexually abused her has sued famed psychiatrist and business tycoon Henry G. Jarecki for rape and sex trafficking in explosive new allegations.
August CoI reform deadline ‘realistic & achievable’– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he is confident his government would able to achieve the new August 31, 2024, deadline for the full implementation of reforms coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the VI.