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Increase in respiratory tract infections in children reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is closely monitoring an increase in respiratory tract infections among young children across the territory.
'Premier Santa' brings cheer to children @ Christmas in the City
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) brought Christmas cheer to the children of the Virgin Islands (VI) as he was transformed into Santa Claus, minus the big belly, for Christmas in the City.
Children are growing up in a different world- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is encouraging everyone to look out for the young people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they navigate life.
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‘Our children deserve to enjoy festival’ too- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islanders are asked to take all necessary precautions to keep children safe during this festival season.
FCCA & Diamonds International partner for Annual Gift Exchange
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) held its Annual Gift Exchange in the Virgin Islands (VI) on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Legislators have ‘shied away’ from idea of sex offender registry- Hon Mather
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Deputy Speaker and Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Stacy M. Mather (AL) has accused legislators over the years of avoiding the idea of a sex offender registry in the Virgin Islands (VI), which he says needs to happen for the safety of children and the youth.
Premier Wheatley spreads Christmas cheers in Santa suit!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As Christmas 2023 draws closer, Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has played a part in putting smiles on the faces of children while dressed as Santa Claus, albeit a fitter than usual Santa.
USVI: Woman charged with Neglect after wandering child found & returned several times
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A woman is facing charges of child neglect after two of her children were found wandering around the community.
2 girls & 4 women injured in drive-by shooting near church in London
LONDON, UK- A seven-year-old girl has suffered life-threatening injuries in a suspected drive-by shooting outside a central London church.
USVI offering Moderna & Pfizer shots for children as young as 6 mths
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has authorised the use of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for use on children as young as six months old.
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