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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.
A travesty of Justice? Najan Christopher's ‘Breach of Trust’ trial starts!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many residents believe this is a case that should not have been in the courthouse but addressed internally via the Public Service Commission; however, because the Director of the International Affairs Secretariat was associated with the former Premier Andrew A. Fahie, Najan Christopher was dragged into the courtroom and incurred damage to her good name.
Man brutally attacked with machete outside nightclub in Long Bush
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A man remains hospitalised in serious condition at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital after he was attacked by a man with a machete outside a nightclub in Long Bush at the weekend.
Probe into attempted armed robbery on VG leads to discovery of cannabis farm
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– On Friday, May 31, 2024, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted several search operations on Virgin Gorda as part of investigations into the attempted armed robbery at Leverick Bay Resort on Sunday, May 26, 2024.