Alcoholism is a serious problem in the territory. That’s according Sergeant Kishon Leslie of the Road Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. During a recent Public Health Unit’s, Health Bytes Programme Sergeant Leslie said from where he sits, they see a lot of alcohol related incidents.
One the heels of the announcement of only vaccinated staff and patrons can visit the nightclubs, Cabinet in a recent decision, said that partially vaccinated people can now do the same, but it comes with a testing requirement. This was announced by the Health Minister Carvin Malone. Minister Malone said that the curfew of 1am […]
Over the past four years the Rotary Club of Tortola has been working on how best to assist the Ivan Dawson Primary School following the devastation caused by the 2017 Hurricanes. The Club says the initiative was to conduct a program to facilitate learning with modern technology. It said that fundraising activities were initiated by […]
Commissioner of Customs -Wade Smith has come out in defense of his officers when he recently told the Commissioner of the Commission of Inquiry – COI not to make allegations against his officers unless he has evidence to support his statements. Smith was being questioned about inappropriate relationships from an Internal Audit Report which made […]
With only 34 percent of the Public Service fully vaccinated, John Rankin is encouraging the rest of them to get vaccinated. In a statement yesterday, Governor Rankin said those who are unvaccinated and have concerns should speak with a healthcare professional. Governor Rankin further told public officers that in order to reduce future outbreaks of […]
There’s a strong plea from the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges for persons to follow the quarantine orders. During the Talk with the Experts Programme on Monday, Dr. Georges said some persons are failing to adhere to the quarantine time and they are getting a lot of push back from fully vaccinated persons. […]
A recent canned Food Drive by the District 7 committee is said to have collected more $1,200 worth of goods. The D7 committee says the pantry is now well packed and will be distributed to vulnerable persons in the community. Seventh District Representative Dr. Nathalio Wheatley thanked everyone who contributed to the recent drive, especially […]
At large member and Junior Trade Minister Shereen Flax Charles has given her full support as Government moved forward with the Gaming and Betting Amendment Bill in the House of Assembly. In her contribution to the debate, Flax Charles they are benefits to be derived from this bill, and they must continue to move forward, […]
A number of positive Covid 19 cases have been recorded in Virgin Gorda from persons employed at a construction company and who are living in what the Ministry of Health says in barracks style accommodation. In a statement, Acting Chief Medical Officer – Dr Ronald Georges says regrettably, the large number of persons in barracks […]
NAGICO Insurances recently joined with the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT) to donate a state-of-the-art interactive Smart Board to the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School. NAGICO’s Manager Shaquilla Smith and President of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola, Nelcia St. Jean made the presentation surrounded by teachers, including school principal, Sybil Hodge. Education Minister Dr. […]