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June 9th, 2022
We need to be 'more conscious of what we eat'- Health Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) is encouraging everyone working in the food industry to handle and prepare food responsibly so that it is safe and suitable for consumption.

July 12th, 2021
Some COVID-19 infected persons concealing status from family- Acting CMO

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the territory’s active COVID-19 cases continue to see an unprecedented uptick, the Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald E. Georges said some residents who have tested positive with the virus are not informing those closest to them.

September 22nd, 2020
'We have 2 full months to prepare & we must get it right!'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the date for reopening the Territory’s borders to international travellers now slated for December 1, 2020, Premier and Minister responsible for Tourism, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said residents and the business community must all play their part as the Virgin Islands readies itself for that important milestone.

June 24th, 2020
‘We want to have a very responsible cannabis industry’ – Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said in an attempt to have a responsible cannabis industry in the Virgin Islands, a Cannabis Licensing Authority will be created to guide the sector.

August 4th, 2016
Parents slammed for ‘losing’ children in festival village

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Children straying from their parents and guardians in crowds is not something new but when a local band had to stop playing twice within an hour to announce that there were children who had lost track of their parents in Rita Francis Festiville on August 1, 2016, it drew a slew of criticisms from patrons.

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