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Legislators reflect on passing of Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following the tragic news of the passing of the Virgin Islands' first Premier and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE yesterday, November 11, 2019, tributes have begun to flow from members of the HoA.
William I. Rhymer turns 103 & 'feeling good!'
ROUND HILL, Tortola, VI- One of the Virgin Islands' popular centenarians, Mr William I. Rhymer, continues to be blessed with longevity and today, November 9, 2019, he is celebrating his 103rd birthday.
Temporary fix to problematic stretch of road @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Motorists frequenting the Paraquita Bay area are now experiencing a smoother journey through the community, thanks to a temporary fix to a stretch of road that is almost always riddled with potholes.
Wastewater blamed for 'potholes & gullies' on road @ Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- While noting that safety of road users is a priority for his government, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) said environmental issues are the reasons for the delay in repairs to the Fort Hill/ Bellevue Road.
PHOTO of the Day: Hon Rymer dusts the competition in Ministers' Race!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dubbed the Ministers' race as part of Public Service Week, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) proved to be too swift for his colleagues in a sprint race at the A.O. Shirley Ground on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.
9 emergency shelters to be repaired with EU grant of 2M Euros
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some nine emergency shelters across the territory have been identified for repairs to modern standards through funding by the European Union (EU) and technical oversight by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).
Premier Fahie away; Honourable Kye M. Rymer is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory attending the 26th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Paid parking in RT among plans to address traffic woes - Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says his ministry is working to address traffic congestion and parking issues in the capital city and this will start with the commissioning of a study on the traffic flows in the area.
UPDATE: Family ‘overwhelmed’ @ renaming of Admin Complex after RT O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The immediate family of first premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE has welcomed the move by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government to rename Central Administration Complex in honour of the political giant.
‘If you give me $1M I can fix’ CGB beach issue – John I. Cline
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Claiming to have no knowledge of what is being done to fix the issue of the Cane Garden Bay Beach being contaminated, especially due to sewerage overflows and after heavy downpours, outspoken citizen and clergyman John I. Cline aka ‘Bishop’ has challenged government to give him $1M to have the issue permanently resolved.
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