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Antigua & Barbuda & Dominica hit with up to US$15K bond for entry into US
ROSEAU, Dominica- Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Cuba are the Caribbean countries included in a list of 38 countries whose nationals will now be required to post visa bonds of up to US$15,000 simply to qualify for short-term entry into the United States US).
Venezuela to export $2B in oil to US in deal with Washington
THE DAILY HERALD
HOUSTON/WASHINGTON- Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts.
Russia sends navy to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces
BBC NEWS
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic.
'We have heard you'; NHI under review- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has assured Virgin Islanders that a review of the National Health Insurance (NHI) is underway to create a more efficient and sustainable system.
Technical issues cause delays in work permit application process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has reported a serious service interruption that is affecting the application process for work permits.
West End Ferry Terminal remains an eyesore 8 years after 2017 hurricanes
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Since the powerful Category 5 Hurricanes of 2017, Irma and Maria, destroyed the West End Ferry Terminal on Tortola, the struggle to bring about a new ferry terminal continues.
Significant upgrades underway @ Diamond Estate Pump Station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Von Alphonso, the Acting Director of the Water and Sewage Department, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing improvements at the Diamond Estate Pump Station as the government aims to enhance existing water infrastructure.
Kevin S. Fahie to become 1st VIslander to feature @Progressism Summit in Dominica
ROSEAU, Dominica– Kevin S. Fahie, Interim Chairman of the BVI Airport Authority board (BVIPA), is set to make history as the first Virgin Islander to be featured at Dominica’s premier New Year’s event, the Progressism Summit & Experience.
VI’s athletes need ‘all the support you can give them’- BVIOC President
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC), Mr Ephraim E. Penn, has called on the Virgin Islands (VI) community to step up and support its athletes.
Houwer family praised for 'commitment’ to developing Biras Creek
BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has praised the Houwer family for their commitment to enhancing the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism product with the reopening of Biras Marina & Resort and future developments.
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