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UPDATE: 3-mth baby involved in Brandywine Bay accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A three-month old baby was among persons involved in an accident that Virgin Islands News Online reported on last Sunday morning, April 12, 2015.
Bushfires erupt near HLSCC!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – A series of bushfires near the compound of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College in Paraquita Bay, Tortola, had fire officers busy this afternoon April 9, 2015 as they fought to bring them under control.
Powerboat destroyed by fire @ Norman Island
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- Virgin Islands News Online was just informed by our Team of Reporters on Norman Island that a powerboat was destroyed by fire in the harbour of the private island this afternoon, April 4, 2015.
Boat & vehicles damaged by fire @ Domino Gas station
BAUGHER'S BAY, Tortola, VI – A boat and at least two vehicles were damaged by fire at Domino Gas Station in Baugher’s Bay sometime around 1:00am today, March 23, 2015.
“We are unappreciated” – CFO Zebalon A. McLean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Faced with the frustrating circumstances of ailing/limited firefighting equipment and accessories, Chief Fire Officer Mr Zebalon A. McLean has assured his officers that he is not prepared to give up the fight to get the things necessary to have their jobs done in the most effective and comfortable manner.
VI F&RS ahead of the game in C/bean – EMT specialist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “In terms of the Caribbean, this fire service is ahead of the game where the vision is for fire and EMS. I don’t think that you truly believe that but I’ve been around, to Jamaica, Africa, Anguilla, St Martin and others and the BVI is indeed ahead in terms of the vision that you have here.” This is according to EMT training specialist Mrs Doreen Vines- President of Global Medical Educational Training (GMET).
Man narrowly escapes injury in explosion @ Greenland home
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI - A man was said to have narrowly escaped being hit by a door as it was blown open during an explosion in an apartment at Greenland, East End sometime this morning, March 17, 2015.
‘Give us more lifeguards’ - Fire Chief Zebalon A. McLean
LAMBERT'S ESTATE, Tortola, VI – Fire Chief Mr Zebalon A. McLean has resounded the cries for the government to place some emphasis on getting more life guards for the Virgin Islands' beaches and to do so before it is too late.
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