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STATEMENT GIVEN BY THE DEPUTY PREMIER AND MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE CARVIN MALONE AT THE TWELFTH SITTING OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FOURTH HOA COVID-19 UPDATE

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Mister Speaker, the Government of the Virgin Islands continually monitors the evolution and progression of the COVID-19 pandemic as infections spread with increasing veracity in our region of the world. We remain committed to keeping the public engaged and informed, and I am grateful for this opportunity to present yet another progress report on the … Continued

TENDERS FOR RENOVATION OF GROUND FLOOR – ROAD TOWN FIRE STATION

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The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Renovation of the Ground Floor of the Road Town Fire Station. The proposed works comprise of furnishing all plant, labour, equipment and materials and performing all operations in accordance with the aforementioned drawings and specifications. Procurement Coordinator Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said, “Bidders registered in … Continued

RVIPF SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING WANTED MEN

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The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance in locating two men wanted in connection with crimes in the BVI. An arrest warrant has been re-issued for 27-year-old Nyron Erickson who resides in West End Tortola. The RVIPF is seeking the public’s assistance with locating Erickson. On Friday January 24th, 2020 at approximately 3:30 pm, the … Continued

HLSCC TO DEVELOP SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS AFFECTED BY US IMMIGRATION MODIFICATIONS

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Considering the recent US decision to modify temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during the Fall 2020 semester, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) is working to develop and offer the support and services necessary to accommodate BVI students who may be affected. On Monday 6 July, the Students and Exchange Visitor … Continued

TAXI OPERATORS TO BENEFIT FROM SHUTTLE SERVICE

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Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has said that the City Park and Ride Free Shuttle Service initiative is an excellent opportunity for Taxi Operators to be able to get back on their feet. The Premier in his statement on Phase Two of the Economic Response Plan ‘Social Protection and Economic Stimulation … Continued

TERRELL HARRIGAN SAYS THANK YOU TO ROTARY CLUB SUNRISE

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Often times, we hear of many service organizations in the territory of the Virgin Islands giving selflessly to various causes. Whether it is the planting of trees, creating mobile libraries or giving monetary donations towards someone in need. Today we are pleased to share the success story of Mr. Terrell Harrigan. At a recent Rotary … Continued