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Haiti probing first suspected case of Monkeypox
SAINT-MARC, Haiti - Health authorities in Haiti are investigating what they believe is a suspected case of Monkeypox, which, if confirmed, would be the first in the country and the first in the Caribbean since the World Health Organization (WHO) raised warned of a new global outbreak.
Hosts VI defeated 0-21 against Haiti in CONCACAF WC Qualifiers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hosts [British] Virgin Islands seemed to have given too much of BVILove to the visiting Haitians who enjoyed a goal-fest in their CONCACAF Women’s World Cup Qualifying game at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Saturday, April 9, 2022.
Gov't looking into building detention centre for illegal immigrants - Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) will be exploring the possibilities of building a detention centre for illegal immigrants who enter the territory, given the issue of migration continues to be a serious problem.
‘Who got more witchcraft & Obeah’ than VI?– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commentator and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has brought into question the Virgin Islands’ apparent lack of effort to assist Haiti in the wake of a recent major earthquake that left many homeless.
Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake strikes Haiti; multiple casualties feared
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - A major earthquake measuring magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale has struck western Haiti this morning Saturday, 14, 2021, likely causing high casualties and widespread disaster.
Assassination of Haitian president a ‘heinous act’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has described the assassination of Haitian President Mr Jovenel Moise as a ‘Heinous act’ perpetrated on a Caricom leader of Government.
Haiti gets new Prime Minister
JAMAICAN GLEANER
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Haiti's President Jovenel Moise on Tuesday announced Jean Michel Lapin, who once served as a courier in the public administration, to be the new prime minister of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.
VI to review visa requirements for Caribbean nationals—Dr Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has committed to review the visa travel requirements for Caribbean Nationals, desirous of entering the Territory.
NDP discrimination: Visa free access for Chinese, not for CARICOM nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Thursday, June 21, 2018, that Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable, D. Orlando Smith (AL), announced at a press conference that government intends to implement a 'visa-free' policy, for Chinese nationals wishing to visit the Territory.
Digicel launches text to donate line to support relief efforts in Haiti
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In the wake of Hurricane Matthew that destroyed 90 percent of Southern Haiti on October 5, 2016 Digicel launched a text line that will allow its customers to donate well-needed funds towards the humanitarian relief effort that is urgently needed in Haiti.
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