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NHI beneficiaries reminded of $1M cap as some using it 'willy nilly'
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Persons covered under the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in the Virgin Islands have been advised to watch their NHI spending.
‘Shut the country down’ once a month to clean up- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has suggested that the Virgin Islands takes the example of Rwanda to ensure the territory remains a clean and tidy tourist destination.
‘What’s made Guyana more compelling than Jamaica’ for visa lifting?- Elvin Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the Government of the Virgin Islands announcing on Monday, September 30, 2024, visa-free access to Guyana nationals to the Virgin Islands, two talk show hosts are questioning why Guyana and not other countries such as Jamaica. One of them even suggested the government was being “one-track-minded”.
VI students divided on need for metal detectors in schools
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Some High school students in the Virgin Islands have shown a division as to whether there should be metal detectors in schools, citing possible abuse of the system by the school authority and distrust between students and their. administration.
Hon Penn supports ‘independent review’ of RVIPF ‘from the head come down’
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) is supporting calls for an independent review of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) amidst allegations of corruption, including against Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mark Collins.
8 persons permanently residing @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some eight persons who sought medical attention at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital and were discharged have made the hospital their home, since they reportedly have nowhere else to go.
'Let the people decide' on same-sex marriage issue- Talk show hosts
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A conversation on same-sex marriage saw various views being expressed during the Talking Points show aired on ZBVI 780 AM and live-streamed on Facebook on May 8, 2023.
‘Gov’t does not have to follow everything BVICCHA says’- Violet Thomas-Gaul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) complaining to the media that Government has ignored some 5 letters in relation to the COVID-19 crisis but still used some of its recommendations while ignoring much advice given, a local talk show host and former BVICCHA chairperson has asked whether Government has to follow every advice from BVICCHA.
CIL to host 5K Charity Run/Walk
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Caribbean Insurers Limited (CIL), in collaboration with the BVI Miss World Organisation, is hosting a 5K Charity Run and Walk in an effort to raise funds for the rebuilding of the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre on May 19, 2018, at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, starting at 5:30 A.M.
Kadia Turnbull is Miss World BVI 2016
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Miss World British Virgin Islands Committee is pleased to introduce Kadia Turnbull as the designated new holder of the Miss World BVI 2016 title.
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