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UPDATE: VI announces visa-free travel for Guyana nationals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that he was pleased to announce visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the British Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said this step strengthens the bond between the Virgin Islands and the region, facilitating greater ease in travel, trade, tourism and investment.
Premier & Deputy to update the nation on UK visit Monday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has been sharing some information on the Premier Wheatley-led delegation’s activities in the United Kingdom (UK), the public will be provided with more details at a press conference on Monday, September 16, 2024.
NEOC to convene following Ernesto- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) will convene today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, to receive reports from various agencies following the effects of Hurricane Ernesto.
Review of complaints against CoP Mark Collins ‘underway’- Governor’s Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The review of a myriad of complaints against Commissioner of Police Mark Collins, outlined in a petition to the Governor, has been started by Cayman Islands Police Commissioner Kurt Walton.
UPDATE: Deputy Premier reports of ‘very successful’ 1st trade mission to Guyana
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After meeting with top officials in Guyana, including its President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali, Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE has reported on a “very successful” trade mission to Guyana by a 17-member delegation from the Virgin Islands from July 30 to August 4, 2023.
Repairs to Ralph T. O’Neal Central Admin Complex ‘taking too long’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Disclosing that based on the last update he received on repairs to the Ralph T. O’Neal Central Administration Complex, progress has been slow, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he will be meeting with the relevant ministry to find a way to speed up the project.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI rise to 155
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands have climbed to 155, compared to the most recent figure of 128.
128 active COVID-19 cases recorded in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Active COVID-19 cases in the [British] Virgin Islands have reached 128, the Territory's Epidemiological Summary has revealed.
103 active COVID-19 cases in VI; 8 new
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory's Epidemiological Summary has revealed that 103 active COVID-19 cases have been recorded in the [British] Virgin Islands, following testing done on April 26, 2022, and reported on April 27, 2022.
Active COVID-19 cases in VI increase to 42
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After experiencing a period of decline, active COVID-19 cases in the [British] Virgin Islands continue to increase.