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Ian strengthens to Cat 4 storm on its way toward Florida
CNN
FLORIDA, USA - Hurricane Ian has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it churns toward Florida, packing sustained winds of 140 mph, the National Hurricane Center says.
Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukrainian regions
AP
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine said Wednesday they would ask President Vladimir Putin to incorporate them into Russia, a day after claiming that their residents overwhelmingly supported such a move in Kremlin-orchestrated votes widely viewed as illegitimate.
COVID vaccination temporarily lengthens menstrual cycle
MSN
NEW YORK, USA - COVID-19 vaccination temporarily lengthens the menstrual cycle by less than a day on average, according a new study published Tuesday in BMJ Medicine.
Cuba in the dark after Hurricane Ian knocks out power grid
AP
HAVANA, Cuba - Cuba remained in the dark early Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out its power grid and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it hit the island’s western tip as a major storm.
‘I will seek support of VIP congress to remain as leader’ for 2023 elections- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite reports of some members and supporters of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not pleased with the leadership of the Premier and Minister of Finance in the Unity Government, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Dr Wheatley has said he desires to lead the VIP into the 2023 general elections.
Public Service Officers being trained to use drones to map Sargassum seaweed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers from across the Public Service are attending a workshop on commercial drone policies this week as part of a UK Government funded Darwin Plus Project titled, “Sustainable Sargassum Management”.
Hon Malone 'wants to look good' so he could be re-elected– Picko Moff
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Social Commentator Kaream K. Pickering aka 'Picko Moff' has accused Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of trying to look good in the House of Assembly (HoA) in a bid to get re-elected at the 2023 general elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
HoA rejecting Hon Malone's motion was a 'democratic process'– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured that if the people of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) want reforms as recently proposed by Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL), they can be included in the Terms of Reference of the Constitutional Review Commission.
HoA to meet today Sept 27, 2022 with Opposition to ask questions!
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The Seventh Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will meet today Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom on the main Island of Tortola.
Focus on tourism doesn't mean less attention on financial services– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that a focus on tourism does not mean less interest or attention is being placed on financial services.
