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Excursion boat captain alleges he was asked to leave Oil Nut Bay area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A boat captain that provides excursions mainly in the Virgin Gorda area was allegedly asked to leave the Oil Nut Bay area. The matter, after being raised on Facebook by Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles, was reportedly subsequently ‘settled’ favourably for the parties involved.
Removal of sand from Territory’s beaches is an offence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are reminded that in accordance with the Beach Protection Ordinance CAP 233. 1985, it is illegal to carry out sand mining activities at the Territory’s beaches.
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.
USVI’s 1st COVID-19 death was 85-yr-old STT man
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Health (DOH) has released more information regarding the first person in the USVI to succumb to COVID-19 disease.
Residents urged to exercise caution @ beaches
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A High Surf, Small Craft Warning and Wind Advisory has been issued for the Virgin Islands effective today, Sunday, January 12, 2020.
UPDATE: Powerboats infringing in swim area @ CGB to be remedied by August
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- With concerns raised recently about power boats and other vessels infringing in swim areas and dropping anchor close to the shoreline at Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said the situation will be resolved next month after Swim Area and No Anchoring markers are installed.
Only 2 lifeguards on duty in VI- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of having sufficient lifeguards at beaches across the territory continues to be a challenge as it was revealed during the Deliberations for Standing Finance Committee (SFC) to examine the Draft Estimates for 2019 in April that only two lifeguards are on duty in the Virgin Islands.
USVI residents warned by Govt Dept to stay away from all beaches there
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, citing heavy rainfall this week, has warned residents through a press release issued this afternoon to stay all from all the territory’s waters until further notice.
Baths makes World's 100 best beaches - CNN
(CNN) -- Is it possible to rank the world's best beaches?
UPDATE: Smuggler's Cove update likely in 2 months - Hon Fahie
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew A. Fahie said it is anticipated that his constituents should be having another feedback on plans for the Smuggler's Cove development project within two months.
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