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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 […]
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. […]
Host of Vigilate Dialogues Shaina Smith Archer has shared some areas which she thinks must be given priority in the territory and noted that although they have accomplished a lot, there is so much more they can do. Smith Archer said that last year was the 70th Anniversary of the restoration of the elected legislature […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie believes that a properly regularized industry in the BVI, presents a lot of opportunities for the local people. The Premier’s comments were made in the House of Assembly last week as he moved a motion for the second and third readings of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting […]
Governor John Rankin continues to urge residents of the Virgin Islands to Be Ready for the possibility of a tropical storm or hurricane as the Atlantic basin remains active. Governor Rankin said history shows them that September brings more storm activity than any other time of the year. He said the best way to protect […]