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Financial & medical status quo 'shall not remain'- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government- led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1)- motors on with executing their legislative agenda, an act that will challenge the 'status quo' has been amended and passed in the House of Assembly (HoA).
6 new coronavirus cases reported on St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health (DOH) has reported six additional cases of the coronavirus in the USVI, with St Croix accounting for all the latest infections.
Cannabis may reduce deadly COVID-19 lung inflammation- Forbes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands seeks to capitalise on the rapidly growing medical marijuana industry with the passing of the Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020, on June 30, 2020, here comes more encouraging news that researches believe Cannabis can reduce deadly COVID-19 lung inflammation.
Trump moves to pull US out of WHO amid pandemic
BBC NEWS
President Donald Trump has formally moved to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
BBC NEWS
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus.
Gov't overwhelmed with persons looking to plant marijuana- Hon Wheately
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said with the VI Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020 passed, the government is now being overwhelmed with requests from persons looking to become potential marijuana farmers.
COVID-19 free VI exempted from UK’s self-isolation protocol
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The handling of the COVID-19 situation in the Virgin Islands by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) continues to reap dividends for the people.
NHI has potential to bankrupt the territory- Premier Fahie
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has echoed concerns raised by Minister for Labour, Immigration and Natural Resources, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) that the National Health Insurance (NHI), if not reviewed, has the potential to bankrupt the territory.
Companies not paying NHI should 'stop taking it out pay cheques' - Hon Turnbull
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Calling for the National Health Insurance (NHI) programme, controversially implemented in 2016, to be funded properly for it to work for the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), Second District Representative and Opposition Member, Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull said some local companies continue to deduct monies from employees' salaries; however, they do not pay over the funds.
Persons imprisoned for marijuana could be freed, records expunged- Hon Malone
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says with the passing of the VI 'Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020', those who have been previously charged with marijuana possession and other related crimes could be freed once they can prove it was for medicinal use.
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