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Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles takes COVID-19 vaccine!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After initially deciding against taking the AstraZeneca vaccine due to alleged health reasons, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has made known she has now taken both shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
FCDO is restricted to providing IT infrastructure- CoI claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With concerns continuing to grow about the secrecy and motives of the United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI), the Commission has sought to assure the public that their data provided to the Commission is secure and that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not collect data.
UK attorney raises concern of no local involvement in CoI team
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former United Kingdom Attorney General and attorney for the Executive branch of the Virgin Islands Government, Sir Charles Geoffrey Cox QC, has lamented the apparent lack of local involvement in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) which is allegedly aimed at improving governance in the British Overseas Territory.
Premier Fahie flags concerns about 'Constitutional Relationship' @ JMC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship.
Hon Malone speaking 'nonsense if you ask me’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Honourable Melvin A. Turnbull (R2) appeared slightly irate by Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Carvin Malone’s (AL) response to concerns from residents of Jost van Dyke, calling it ‘nonsense’ during the House of Assembly on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Absence of Customs & Immigration @ Gun Creek a concern for VG residents
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- A crack in the border management system of the Virgin Islands has been identified at Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda, with expressed concerns that many infractions are taking place there.
Fierce pack of stray dogs wreaking fear on Virgin Gorda
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Fearing for the safety of especially children of the Robinson O'Neal Primary School, residents are calling for quick action against a "pack of stray dogs" that has reportedly been killing animals in North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
Premier Fahie to meet with BVIEC & BVI Cable TV on pole sharing fallout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the hope that BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and BVI Cable TV would be able to “find common ground” regarding the issue of pole sharing, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has scheduled a meeting with executives of the two entities.
UPDATE: Powerboats infringing in swim area @ CGB to be remedied by August
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- With concerns raised recently about power boats and other vessels infringing in swim areas and dropping anchor close to the shoreline at Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the situation will be resolved next month after Swim Area and No Anchoring markers are installed.
Premier Fahie sees ‘beacon of hope’ as OTs leaders pledge unity
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands- With British Overseas Territories (OTs) saying they will “stand together” to defend their right to self-government amid increasing concerns over “constitutional overreach” from the United Kingdom, Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has expressed optimism.
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