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Roads strewn with rocks following heavy rainfall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the mountain sides still partially stripped of vegetation following the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, heavy rains associated with a tropical wave caused heaps of rocks to come tumbling down on roadways across Tortola, the main island of the Virgin Islands (UK) last night into this morning, October 9, 2017.
UK military recognised for service to VI
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - During a joint press conference with His Excellency the Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert and Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) on Thursday October 5, 2017, the UK military was recognised for their service in the territory with a VI Badge of Honour.
Digicel donates generator to Mighty Scatliffe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the passing of hurricane Irma, Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) was one among many schools damaged. As a result, this delayed the new semester and many parents were left with unanswered questions.
Hurricane Irma destroyed statues of our local heroes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Category 5 Hurricane Irma that hit the Virgin Islands (VI) on September 6, 2017, which caused much destruction, homelessness, death and panic in the streets for food and gasoline, has not left anything untouched.
'I'm pleased you were the Governor @ this time'- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Government officials, residents and religious leaders gathered at the Queen Elizabeth II Park yesterday, Friday October 6, 2017 to commemorate the one month anniversary of the passage of Hurricane Irma, the Category 5 hurricane that ripped through the Virgin Islands on September 6, 2017 leaving a path of destruction, homelessness and despair.
Curfew violators could face $1000 fine, 3 months in jail
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - During the Tenth Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday October 5, 2017 at the Save the Seed Energy Center in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, the Curfew Act 2017 was passed in order to give the government power to impose a curfew without the governor declaring a State of Emergency.
'No price gouging at One Mart'- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Allegations were made against Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), Minister for Communications and Works by a disgruntled resident who stated that One Mart is selling a bag of ice for $10.
'If everyone does a little bit, no one has to do alot'- Sinclair H. Flemming Jr
HORSEPATH, Tortola, VI - Despite the monstrous category 5 Hurricane Irma that destroyed the majority of P3's business, they are stepping up to lend a hand within their community.
‘Who is running the Port? Do they need assistance?’ - FB user
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A resident of the Virgin Islands recently took to her Facebook page to voice her frustration with the government of the day for not addressing the longstanding issue of the port facility at Port Purcell being too congested.
President Trump to visit USVI next week, has PM May snubbed the VI?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Countries in the Caribbean region who are governed by their colonial powers France, Great Britain and the United States of America suffered tremendous damages following two Category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria that destroyed and devastated the islands.
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