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March 25th, 2021
Improved parking lot opposite Pusser’s in RT reopens Monday, March 29, 2021

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virgin Islands is not at a standstill where infrastructural works are concerned. In fact, work continues across the territory, adding much-needed stimulus to the local economy while upgrading the infrastructure in the Virgin Islands ahead of the return of cruise tourism and the reopening of the seaports to international operations.

March 17th, 2021
VIP Gov’t denounces recent violent crimes in VI

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- While denouncing all types of crime on the heels of a horrific daylight shooting at Fish Bay yesterday, March 16, 2021, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called for funds to be offered as a reward for tips on criminal activity in the territory.

March 11th, 2021
Motor scooter/bike riders urged to obey road works signs

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has made a special appeal to scooter and motorbike riders in the territory, urging them to obey traffic signs and procedures at the various areas where roads have been closed to facilitate repairs.

February 21st, 2021
Taxi Operators Stimulus initiative benefitted 145 Taxi Operators- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 145 Taxi Operators and their families have been positively affected by the COVID-19 Transportation Stimulus Package, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has revealed.

January 26th, 2021
Changes to fines & penalties coming for loud motorcycles – Hon Rymer

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The contention over loud motorcycles and the resulting noise nuisance is engaging the attention of Government and, according to Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), legislative moves will be made to address the issue.

January 18th, 2021
Economic Zone in 5th District progresses to tender phase

HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Following the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2020, the Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that the Economic Zone slated to be built in Huntums Ghut to promote entrepreneurship is now ready for tendering.

January 17th, 2021
Gov't grants 3-month grace period on water disconnections

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is offering a grace period of three months on the disconnections of water service to customers of the Water and Sewerage Department.

January 11th, 2021
UK has duty to help VI achieve its political aspirations– Hon Kye M. Rymer

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities and 5th District Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Kye M. Rymer has reminded that the United Kingdom (UK) must help the territory achieve its aspirations as a people.

December 17th, 2020
'Not right' that persons made to act for many years in public service- Hon Rymer

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has pledged to lobby for the regularisation of long-standing appointments within the public service.

November 15th, 2020
VI launches Customer Care Transportation Platform

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new Customer Care Transportation Platform has been launched as part of efforts by the Government of the Virgin Islands to regulate the transportation-for-hire industry.

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