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June 3, 2022

Caribbean preps for monkeypox

Monkeypox hasn’t yet been reported in the Caribbean, but with cases spreading to countries where it is typically not found, including the United States, regional health officials are taking precautions. …

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by Dana Kampa
June 3, 2022

Five bills await governor’s assent

Five bills passed by the House of Assembly over the past five years still await the governor’s assent, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said on May 26 in response to …

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by Dana Kampa
June 3, 2022

Nearly $1.5 million spent on $3.5 million ‘water network’ plan

Government has spent nearly $1.5 million of $3.5 million allocated for a “water network improvement plan” via an August 2018 Cabinet memorandum, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last Thursday …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 3, 2022

Government to pay $1.4 million to fix sewage treatment plant

Since hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the sewage treatment plant at Burt Point has been inoperable, leaving Tortola flushing much of its sewage into the ocean as the two …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 3, 2022

Incinerator repair date bumped again

After two fires at the Pockwood Pond dump last month sent thick smoke over West End and beyond, Health and Social Development Minister Marlon Penn said May 26 in the …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 2, 2022

Covid cases still dropping

The number of active Covid-19 cases in the territory continues to drop, according to the latest numbers published by government. As of Friday, there were 111 active cases, down from …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 27, 2022

COI: Fahie deployed radar barges unilaterally

In May 2020, then-Premier Andrew Fahie received an unsolicited offer from the company EZ Shipping to use radar barges to help secure the territory’s borders, which were closed to gird …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 27, 2022

HLSCC hosts Spring Concert

A medley of choir, dance, and jazz performances graced the stage at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College over the weekend during the 2022 Spring …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 26, 2022

Another migrant flees detention at Castle Maria

Immigration officials are asking the public to help locate Haiti national Elena Milford, who they say escaped from detention at Hotel Castle Maria last week and remains at large. “The …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 26, 2022

Cabinet Briefs (April 27, 2022)

Governor John Rankin chaired a Cabinet meeting on April 27 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. All members were present except then-Premier Andrew Fahie; then-Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

Breaking stigma: VI celebrates mental health

Community members got moving on May 21 as they danced on the grass at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, enjoyed a performance by students from Adagio Dance School, …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

One VI Poker Run raising funds for schools

A new three-day poker run is being planned for early July, and organisers said in a press conference on May 24 that they hope to raise enough funds to modernise …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

HOA committee says Willock should pay legal fees

A special committee of the House of Assembly has recommended against using public funds to pay more than $100,000 in legal costs that former HOA Speaker Julian Willock incurred while …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

Wheatley promises change ‘at every level’

As the Virgin Islands awaits a decision from the United Kingdom on a possible period of direct rule, the new National Unity Government is promising a “fresh start” with widespread …

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by Dana Kampa
May 26, 2022

VI mourns death of track star and coach

Sanya Penn, a former track star who represented the Virgin Islands on the world stage and later coached youths back home, died last week, prompting family, friends and co-workers to …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 26, 2022

Autopsy ordered for firefighter Shaquoi Smith

The family of Shaquoi Smith, a 24-year-old firefighter who died on April 22 after reportedly succumbing to injuries sustained during an April 18 scooter wreck on Hope Hill, has ordered …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 26, 2022

Corine George-Massicote selected as new HOA Speaker

After accepting Speaker of the House Julian Willock’s resignation on May 3, members of the House of Assembly selected attorney Corine George-Massicote as his replacement Thursday morning. Ms. George-Massicote said …

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by Dana Kampa
May 25, 2022

COI suspects ‘serious dishonesty’ in Covid grants

As residents struggled to stay afloat during the Covid-19 border shutdowns two years ago, House of Assembly members were each allotted an extra $300,000 to disburse to needy residents as …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 25, 2022

Fahie pleads not guilty in Miami after judge ups bond to $1 million

Former Premier Andrew Fahie pleaded not guilty yesterday in Miami to charges of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and launder money, Reuters reported. Mr. Fahie’s arraignment was …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 25, 2022

COI: Halt assistance grants straightaway

In 2009, government auditors blasted the House of Assembly Assistance Grants Programme for a lack of transparency and accountability, noting that legislators had approved constituents’ funding requests for items including …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 24, 2022

Judge grants Fahie’s bond but ups it to $1 million

After United States prosecutors moved to revoke former Premier Andrew Fahie’s $500,000 bond, a federal judge yesterday ruled that Mr. Fahie could be released from custody but doubled the amount …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 20, 2022

Over 100 seniors attend tea party

More than 100 people attended the annual Seniors’ Sunset Tea Party on Sunday at Benjamin A. Romney Park in West End. Under large canopy tents, lines of tables decorated in …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 20, 2022

Delta fires back at BVIEC over fuel

Delta Petroleum CEO Carlos Robles fired back at the BVI Electricity Corporation on Friday, saying the company is “surprised and disappointed” by the BVIEC press release last week claiming that …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 19, 2022

Fahie and US prosecutors continue battle over bond release

While awaiting trial for conspiracy drug and money laundering charges, former premier Andrew Fahie is being held in the general population at the Federal Detention Center in Miami, where family …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 19, 2022

On Facebook, photos prompt new questions in mystery of missing men

Police believe that on Dec. 31, 2021, Khori Prince and Kelvin Turnbull Jr. boarded the 36-foot Avanti speed-boat Gorda Sound. They’ve been missing ever since, but on Monday a photo …

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by Joey Waldinger

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