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Further travel restrictions may be needed to keep new COVID strains out- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As countries in the region and further afield battle with the coronavirus pandemic, including new strains of the virus, the Virgin Islands intends to remain proactive in keeping the territory safe.
Non-essential duty travel restricted for VI public officials
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands has now restricted travel for public officials in addition to the suspension of visa-free travel privileges of Chinese Nationals coming to the territory as part of preventative measure against the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) into the territory.
E.G. Maduro slams Hon Walwyn for talk on banning USVI entertainers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Edmund G. Maduro has challenged Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn to dismiss the thought of placing a ban on United States Virgin Islands (USVI) entertainers, saying the back-lash of a ban can be more than he can ever fathom.
Zika virus infected Beenie Man allegedly denied Canadian Visa
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The many persons that flocked to Rita Francis Festiville in Road Town on July 29, 2016 could count themselves lucky to have seen the self-proclaimed King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man, live on stage.
Cabinet approves VI Visa Exemption Programme; Effective Sept 1, 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved the implementation of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Visa Exemption Programme that will go into effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016.
Cuba & US formally restore diplomatic relations
BBC NEWS
Cuba and the US have formally restored diplomatic relations after an agreement struck last year putting aside decades of hostility came into force.