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VI sailors secure podium finishes @ St Maarten Heineken Regatta
SIMPSON BAY, Philipsburg, Sint Maarten- The flag of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) was well represented at the 44th Heineken Regatta in Sint Maarten from February 29-March 3, 2024, as two teams from the VI finished second overall in their respective classes.
VG seeing spike in burglary; 2 charged on Tortola- RVIPF
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a spike in incidents of burglary on Virgin Gorda. Additionally, the RVIPF has said two persons on Tortola have been charged in less than a month for the same offence.
COVID cases in VI spike to 95
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands continues to experience a spike in COVID-19 cases, with the latest results revealing there are some 95 active cases.
Tourists told to practice 'Vigilance' as COVID cases surge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Tourists arriving in the Virgin Islands (VI) on cruise ships have been urged to follow all local health guidelines and practice ‘vigilance’, as part of a message from Health Minister, Hon Carvin Malone (AL).
COVID surge: 1387 active cases recorded in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, via the Territory's Epidemiological Summary, is reporting that active COVID-19 cases in the territory have further climbed to 1387, since the last update of January 10, 2022, when the figure was 1272 active cases.
Total active cases in VI now @ 958
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what is now the second-largest COVID-19 spike in the Virgin Islands (VI), there are now 958 active cases recorded in the territory, according to the latest update given today, January 6, 2022.
Health authorities pushing booster shots to combat COVID-19 spike
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With 601 active COVID-19 cases as of January 3, 2022, and a newly recorded death, local health authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI) continue to advocate for the COVID-19 vaccines as the ultimate tool to combat the virus.
VI’s active COVID-19 cases reduced to 46
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands last week, the number of cases has since reduced by some 15, according to an update from Government today, September 29, 2021.
Spike recorded in thefts of generators & yard tools
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording an uptick in thefts of generators and tools left around private properties and roadsides unattended.
31 active COVID-19 cases in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is steadily continuing its recovery from the deadly COVID-19 outbreak in June-July, as there are now 31 active cases.
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