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Water bill waived for 30 days
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the Andrew A. Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government seeks to mitigate the effects of the partial shutdown of the Territory in response to the rapidly spreading Novel Coronavirus globally, residents will be spared a water bill for the next 30 days, effective March 19, 2020.
'It's important we go after every penny'- Hon Wheatley on Charging Orders Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several legislators have publicly backed the amendments to the Charging Order Act of 2019, stating that it is timely, and the Territory will benefit.
Jevaughn J. Parsons appointed Director of Taxi & Livery Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Taxi and Livery Commission has been making steady progress towards regulating the transportation-for-hire industry since the new Board was appointed in October 2019, according to Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5).
Sewerage networks in CGB & EE for comprehensive overhaul in 2020 – Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has pledged to revamp the sewerage network that has negatively impacted residents of East End/Long Look and the tourist hot spot Cane Garden Bay. Hon Rymer wants to have the works commence, if not completely resolved, in 2020.
Vance M. Lewis & Vincent Wattley In! as top brass of TRC Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Current Chief Executive Officer of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (TPP), Mr Vance M. Lewis, will now sit as Chairman of the Board at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission for a period of three years with effect from February 1, 2020.
Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines 'a member of good standing' in VIP Gov't- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Posing for a photo opportunity after a meeting on the Government's 2020 Legislative Agenda, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said his team of legislators are primed and ready to transform the Virgin Islands in this new year.
Local Shero Patsy C. Lake celebrates 75th Birthday in grand style!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park which sits in the heart of Road Town, Tortola was last evening Friday, January 17, 2020, transformed beyond one's imagination for the 75th birthday party celebration for one of the territory's female freedoms fighters.
Park & Ride initiative a success; Service to become permanent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the implementation of the Park and Ride initiative launched during the holiday season was beneficial and will become a permanent service.
VIP Gov't working to do more with less $$ - Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says the Government of the Virgin Islands is now working with less to do more.
‘I did not get it done' but create a City Council for RT– Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Fourth District Representative and former Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool said despite not being successful during his tenure in office to establish a City Council for Road Town, he is hopeful that the incumbent Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye. M Rymer (R5) will make it a reality.

