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Premier should have defended VI against cruise ship COVID policies – Julio S. Henry
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Tourism operator, business owner and former radio talk show host, Mr Julio S. Henry aka 'Sam' has blasted Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) for not defending the Territory against the COVID-19 policies implemented by cruise ships travelling to the Virgin Islands (VI) as a destination.
Gov’ts vaccination drive is no fear-mongering exercise - Hon Malone
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has assured the Virgin Islands (VI) public that the Government’s vaccination drive is not one of fear-mongering, rather, a move to protect lives in the territory.
Higher risk of blood clots from COVID-19 than AstraZeneca vaccine– Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Medical doctor and former Deputy Premier in the Virgin Islands, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering has once again urged the Virgin Islands (VI) to get vaccinated, declaring that the incidents of blood clots by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines are so rare, the COVID-19 virus itself presents higher risks of persons getting clots.
9,079 first dose of AstraZeneca jabs administered in VI – Hon Malone
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Some 9,079 first doses of the AstraZeneca Vaccine were safely administered as COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue in the Virgin Islands (VI) according to Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
USVI’s tourist wave ‘comes at a price’ – Deputy Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded residents, especially those who are displeased that a tourism wave is being seen in the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) while the sector is near stagnant in the territory, the tourism wave in the USVI comes at a price.
‘I will not allow anybody to force me’ to get vaccinated – Hon Flax-Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has revealed she is yet to take the COVID-19 vaccine, with heath reasons being a possible hold-up.
CDC wants cruise ship & port workers vaccinated
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, April 2, 2021, recommended that port and ship workers get vaccinated before leisure cruise travel resumes, though the agency stopped short of giving guidance on when it expected to ease restrictions on cruising.
Person who attended funeral in SCB tests positive for COVID-19
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health is notifying the public that a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands attended a funeral held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.
Vaccinated people can gather in small groups without masks- CDC
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Monday, March 8, 2021, that people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather privately in small groups without wearing masks or social distancing, an announcement that eases restrictions for inoculated individuals as vaccination picks up pace in the United States of America.
COVID-19 vaccination of teachers begins today
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI – Non-mandatory vaccination of teachers in the Virgin Islands (VI) will kick off today, Thursday, February 25, 2021, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced.
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