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Obesity one of the most serious public health challenges facing VI- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "Obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges facing the Virgin Islands today. It is driving the increase in chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke." This is according to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who said these conditions are affecting families, placing strain on the healthcare system and impacting productivity and economic stability as a Territory.
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Crowd gathers for 'Hands off our Commissioner' protest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- People have begun gathering at the parking lot of the Governor's Office for the planned protest this afternoon, Monday, November 10, 2025.
VI Gov't to take legal action against persons with illegal water connection
Road Town, Tortola, VI – Irregularities in water consumption and billing in the Virgin Islands will be addressed, as the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that it will take firm action to resolve these issues.
USVI lawmakers demand stronger action against dirt bikes
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The proliferation of dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, and other unlicensed vehicles along main roads in the USVI is creating a major challenge for the VI Police Department.
Review of work permit processes has already begun– Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Declaring that the new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration of which she is a part is ‘all about action’, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL), OBE, has indicated that ahead of the start of the Fifth House of Assembly, work has already begun in areas such as the Trade Commission and work permit processing in the VI.
Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard says she will be a woman of action, not speeches
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Seventh District Candidate for the 2023 General Election Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has touted herself as a woman who will get things done rather than someone who will be making empty promises.
'This is a government of action not just talk'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) in particular surprisingly trying to push a narrative that the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is only talk and no action, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the work of his Government during these challenging times is there for everyone to see; however, he still has to respond because silence can sometimes be dangerous.
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