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UPDATE: Some $3,915 raised for Kelani
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The 'Go Fund Me' online campaign started to fund medical treatment for little Kelani Rolle has so far raised $3,915 out of a target of $25,000 as persons touched by the story of the child and mother continue to give from their hearts.
W&SD conducts repairs to damaged RT sewer line
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Workers from the Water and Sewerage Department were seen executing repairs to what was described as the main sewerage pump line along Waterfront Drive in the vicinity of the Governor’s Office today, May 7, 2014.
Raise age requirements for scooter riders - Sowande
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator and lecturer at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) Mr Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru who is also the President of the newest VIrgin Islands Political Party, the People's Empowerment Party, has suggested that a ban on motorbikes may not be the way to go in seeking a solution to the many accidents around the Territory involving youths who handle the vehicles and suggested that a compromise be looked at.
US woman dies suddenly – Police PRO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police Public Relations Officer Ms Diane Drayton today May 1, 2014 confirmed the sudden death of a 55 year old female from the United States.
2 tourists hurt in SCB scooter accident
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Two tourists, one male and one female, were injured after being involved in a scooter accident today April 29, 2014 in Sea Cow’s Bay on the Main Island of Tortola.
UPDATE: Skelton says NHI needs startup of $15M to $25M
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton said that the National Health Insurance (NHI) system will need a start up financing from Government of between $15 million and $25 million.
‘Many don’t know they are diabetic’ - Sergio L. Ochaeta
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The combination of practicing healthy eating habits and a solid spiritual life is said to be the major factor lacking of most persons who turned up to benefit from a medical outreach programme being conducted across Tortola.
UPDATE: RVIPF probing VG motorcycle accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Public Relations Department of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed with this news site that investigations into the accident of last night April 9, 2014 on Virgin Gorda are being aggressively pursued.
‘Specialty hospital may have saved Popo’s life’ - Resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident is of the belief that Mr Augustin Popo’s death could have been avoided with the presence of a long awaited specialty hospital on the sister island of Virgin Gorda.
Rotary Tortola calls on VI to join fight against Polio
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Of the many health conditions that grip residents of the Virgin Islands polio is not one of them; something the Rotary Family is happy about but feels strongly about the VI playing a great role in having the condition eradicated from other countries.