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Construction picks up but sand shortage a concern in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- From about May of this year, the construction sector in the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen an increase in activity.
Governor Rankin takes 2nd COVID-19 booster; 4th jab in total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has taken his 2nd booster against COVID-19 and has urged persons to also get immunised against the Covid-19 virus.
VI could implement COVID-19 vaccine passport requirements- Hon Malone
TRELLIS BAY, Tortola, VI- Travellers to the Virgin Islands (VI) could soon be required to show proof of inoculation through a passport specifically for COVID-19, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said.
Finally! UK to deliver on 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After much private and public pressure, the United Kingdom (UK) will finally be delivering on its promised second batch of AstraZeneca vaccines.
VI receives 2000 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine from Dominica
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Through foresight and wisdom, the Government of the Virgin Islands did not 'put their eggs in one basket' but sought alternative means to source COVID-19 vaccines, even though it was promised supplies by the United Kingdom (UK).
First 8000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine arrive!
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Virgin Islands has received its first shipment of roughly 8000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from the United Kingdom.