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St Ursula Holiday lime ends in bloody brawl @ VG bar
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - A Virgin Gorda man was yesterday, October 23, 2020, taken to the Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical facility after a brutal beating by two men while at a social event for the St Ursula Holiday on Lee Road, Virgin Gorda.
Select grades to resume face-to-face schooling Monday- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Beginning Monday, October 26, 2020, students in public schools in Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two will be allowed to resume traditional schooling as part of the Ministry of Education’s phased reopening of schools.
Gatherings for church services, weddings & funerals increased to 150
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Persons anxious to get back to their respective physical places of worship in particular would be pleased to note that gatherings have been increased from 100 to 150.
No Rise & Shine but revelers ‘wet fete’ instead!
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The usual Rise and Shine Tramp on August Monday morning as part of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, was not a feature this year due to COVID-19 control and suppression measures in place; however, a wet fete was staged instead.
'Total disregard' for COVID-19 protocols @ bars & nightclubs– CEHO Michael
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO) Mr Lionel E. Michael said social distancing, hand hygiene and other protocols put in place to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus in the Virgin Islands went out of the window when bars and nightclubs opened last weekend.
COVID-19… Harsher than I like but just as true as always
Alred C. Frett
Good Government is always for the People by the People:
As staunch supporters of Good Governance, we expect Governments to do what they think is right and, even if they fall short, we can appreciate their effort… I join in giving our Government that praise… However, until the Mission is accomplished, we would expect any good Government to welcome fair assessment and progressive ideas… That and nothing more is my objective.
‘Increase weekend worship to 50 persons’- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- An appeal has been made to the Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Government to consider increasing weekend worship by 30 persons.
Beaches reopen from Sunday for exercise & therapy only!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Beaches in the Virgin Islands will reopen from Sunday, May 10, 2020, from 6:01 am to 1:00 pm daily but not for recreational use.
Security guard roughed up by irate customer @ Fish Bay
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Eyewitnesses to an alleged daring assault of a security guard while executing his duty at a popular hardware store on Tortola are calling for the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrator.
Weddings, funerals & churches limited to 20 persons maximum
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the 7 hours of lifted curfew on a daily basis for the next 14 days, residents of the Virgin Islands have been asked to continue practising personal hygiene and social distancing as they conduct business in the public.