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Strong Earthquake Shakes Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
By the Caribbean Journal staff
The recent string of strong earthquakes in the Caribbean is continuing.
‘Many don’t know they are diabetic’ - Sergio L. Ochaeta
EAST END, Tortola, VI – The combination of practicing healthy eating habits and a solid spiritual life is said to be the major factor lacking of most persons who turned up to benefit from a medical outreach programme being conducted across Tortola.
Puerto Rico Governor Approves New Issue of General Obligation Bonds
Caribbean Journal
Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed legislation authorizing the issuance of new general obligation bonds.
UPDATE: BVI finally grabs win at CentroBaskets
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI concluded its involvement in the 2013 CentroBaskets U17 Championship in Puerto Rico on Sunday August 18, 2013 with a hard fought 88-84 win over Costa Rica.
Big wins for VI’s U-17 & U-15 teams in Puerto Rico!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Competing at the Little Lads and Lasses Basketball tournament being held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, both teams from the [British] Virgin Islands had resounding wins yesterday, Thursday July 18, 2013.
UPDATE: Sargeant-Winter remembered for strength & humour
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Elodie Sadena "Sadie" Winter was remembered today, April 27, 2013 in a Thanksgiving Service attended by many at the St George’s Episcopal (Anglican) Church in Road Town.
Cancer-free Shaheem Richards returns to VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After spending seven months away from the Territory undergoing treatment in Puerto Rico for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), 14-year-old Shaheem Richards has now returned home to the Virgin Islands - cancer free.
BVIHSA launches medical partnership with Puerto Rican Group
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ties between Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands were strengthened yesterday, March 15, 2013 with the official launch of a partnership between the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and HIMAHEALTH during a ceremony held at Peebles Hospital.
Local entrepreneur launches dating site for VI & Puerto Rico
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local businessman Touché Mc Lean has officially launched an online dating site for individuals in our region on March 1, 2013. Mr Mc Lean explained that online dating has become a new and growing trend while adding that there are hundreds of thousands of new persons that sign up for various dating sites daily.
3.73Mb Earthquake felt in the Virgin Islands- DDM
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- According to information issued by the Puerto Rico Seismic Network, an earthquake measuring 3.73Mb occurred throughout Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands this morning at approximately 1:04 A.M. local time. The report indicated that the epicenter was located near 19.66 north latitude and 64.41 west longitude, or 103 Km North of Anegada at a depth of 42 kilometers. No Tsunami Warning or Watch was issued.