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October 26th, 2017
'No more fool talk': VG residents blast 9th District Rep @ public meeting

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Attempting to cast blame on Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert for not putting a system in place to prevent price gouging following Hurricane Irma, residents of Virgin Gorda would have none of it and blasted their representative Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal (R9) and the National Democratic Party Government, saying they do not have the political will to put consumer protection legislation in place.

October 26th, 2017
Residents fearful of not qualifying for household assistance programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In light of the recent hurricanes which destroyed several homes and displaced numerous families across the territory, the government launched a Household Assistance Programme.

October 25th, 2017
Looters damaged what Hurricane Irma spared - Business owners

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The following days after Hurricane Irma caused total destruction to the territory, some persons saw this as an opportunity to loot whatever they could from stores and other places of business.

October 24th, 2017
Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited donates 50 generators in support of VI community

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited today, October 24, 2017, announced that it is providing the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Government with 50 Generators to be distributed in the territory

October 24th, 2017
'Money, manpower & materials will say when power is restored'- Leroy A. E. Abraham

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has been working tirelessly to restore power throughout the territory following Hurricane Irma, it is unclear when full power will be restored.

October 23rd, 2017
Overseas linemen feeling the VI love & appreciation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the passage of the monstrous Category 5 Hurricane Irma that left no stone unturned and the territory in a state of total darkness, 44 linemen from seven different countries arrived to assist the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) with power restoration.

October 23rd, 2017
Roads were horrible before Irma- Dawne G. Weeks

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "This is not caused by Irma," said Dawne G. Weeks, a resident who took to her social media platform, Facebook, to appeal for the roads to be fixed, while pointing out that Hurricane Irma is not to be blamed.

October 21st, 2017
'West End community coming together to rebuild territory'- Deborah A. Lewis

WEST END, Tortola, VI - Following the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition along with members of the West End community have been working tirelessly to get their community cleanup. The community even started a clean-up campaign.

October 20th, 2017
Curfew hours now 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM- Governor Jaspert

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert announced today, Friday October 20, 2017 that the ongoing curfew will be further relaxed.

October 20th, 2017
'Cancer is not a death sentence' - Gloria A. Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "Mrs Rosan-Bunbury, I know you have a feisty fighting nature and I Gloria am behind you 100 percent. I will fight and we will fight right alongside you, and I know you have three beautiful kids and husband who are depending on you."

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