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5th District Political Internship births first Shadow Minister
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - A political internship programme launched by Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for the 5th Electoral District, has birthed its first youth politician in student, Ms Rhianna Hodge.
Neglected Anegada Fire Station gets extensive repairs!
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- After years of neglect under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, the Anegada Fire Station is now looking like brand new following extensive repairs under the Virgin islands Party (VIP) administration led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
More motor scooter riders ‘becoming regularised’- Hon Rymer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- There has been an increase in persons become ‘regularised’ as motor scooter riders, according to Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), who said this is as a result of a campaign by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Scooter ban extended to further 3 weeks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 3-week scooter ban put in place by Government on June 4, 2020, has been extended for a further 3 weeks, according to information published in the Government of the Virgin Islands Official Gazatte on June 25, 2020.
VIP Gov't discovers over $1.5M in unpaid NDP bills
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - More than $1.5M in unpaid bills left by the Dr D. Orlando Smith's National Democratic Party (NDP) government has been discovered following complaints from several venders about the Virgin Islands (VI) Government owing them monies for unpaid work.
Father’s Day Message by Minister for Transportation, Works & Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is a message from Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) on the occasion of Father's Day 2020.
VI taxi drivers to receive COVID-19 stimulus pack
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Taxi operators who ply their trade in the Virgin Islands will soon be the recipients of a government piloted COVID-19 economic stimulus package to make up for lost income as a result of lockdown measures to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus in the territory.
Police must ‘play a bigger role in making laws meaningful’- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) has come in for some criticism from Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), for seemingly not doing enough to enforce the laws in the Territory, especially pertaining to motor scooter riders.
Hon Rymer meets with cross section of bikers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government’s three week-ban on three-wheel or less vehicles, which includes motorbikes and scooters, from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am, remains in effect until June 25, 2020, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has been using the opportunity to meet with affected motor scooter and bike owners.
'Call a meeting with all bikers'- Skelton-Cline urges Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government’s three week-ban of three-wheel or less vehicles, which includes motorbikes and scooters, from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am, has been receiving mixed reactions from members of the public.
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