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US dockworkers strike won’t affect VI’s October shipments- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has assured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that shipments expected for October should not be affected by dockworkers’ strikes in the United States.
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.