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HLSCC harnesses technology to protect VI reefs with 'digital reefs' initiative
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Centre for Applied Marine Studies (CAMS) recently completed an exciting new project aimed at bolstering the Territory’s capacity to monitor and research coral reefs using advanced imaging technology.
Native VIslanders ‘losing control’ of their country- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI— "We are losing control of our country, and the lines between Virgin Islanders, Belongers, and others are being blurred in a way that is dangerous for our future.”
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.
BVIFSC publishes 'quick guide' on trademark registration
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC), as part of its continuing efforts to educate the public on matters related to financial services, has launched its newest publication titled – Trademark Fundamentals.
VI must constitutionally protect locals as population diversifies– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Pastor and clergyman in the Virgin Islands Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for the protection of locals in the Virgin Islands, as the population diversifies with more nationalities.
Saharan dust continues to persist in Caribbean
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Saharan dust continues to blow across the Atlantic and several Caribbean islands are feeling its effects.
We now have 'personal responsibility' to protect against COVID-19- Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– With the Virgin Islands (VI) currently experiencing an uptick in active COVID-19 cases, the new Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), has reminded the public that the responsibility to protect against the virus now lies with the individual.
'Never discipline your child when you are upset'- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has said that action must be taken to protect the physical, mental and emotional health of the Territory’s children.
'A lot of people not taking sea-level rise seriously'– Dr Shannon Gore
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Principal consultant for Coastal Management Consulting (CMC) Dr Shannon Gore holds the view that persons are not being serious about the constantly rising sea levels and the challenges that it brings.
432 vaccinated on Day 1 of vaccination drive @ Festival Grounds
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 432 residents were vaccinated against COVID-19 on the first day of the Operation Protect Each Other Drive-Thru Vaccination that took place at Festival Grounds on Saturday, July 17, 2021.
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