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7 months later working conditions under West End tent has worsened
WEST END, Tortola, VI - It was our newsroom who first and accurately brought the shameful conditions of civil servants working under an open tent at West End in our December 28, 2017 article.
'We got the leader of the country like a toy'- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During the continuation of the Third Sitting of the Third Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) on Friday, March 23, 2018, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), Minister for Communications and Works, told the House that Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, received “hostility” from the United Kingdom (UK) parliamentarians while seeking assistance for the Virgin Islands (VI).
'You don’t help the people, we going to get hang' - Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the members of the House of Assembly (HoA) are in a heated debate over the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency Act 2018, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), Minister Communication and Works, told the House during his contribution that if the people of the territory does not receive the needed help, they will “hang” them, while adding that the members should not turn away the help from the United Kingdom (UK).
Gov't owes asphalt company $$; Reason for bad roads- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents have been complaining about the longstanding issue of bad roads throughout the territory and with the passage of the hurricanes in September 2017, they have gotten worse, causing damages to persons vehicles and even causing accidents.
'Be patient with persons & not disconnect them' - Hon Vanterpool to BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the territory’s electricity infrastructure is being restored, a number of residents have reported receiving "high" utility bills for the months they were without power following the hurricanes of September 2017.
Laughs! Did Minister for Communications ‘fly away with BVI Airways?’- Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a light moment this morning December 14, 2017 at the Twelfth Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA), Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had both the public and some elected members laughing over his comments.
Oh, the gigantic potholes on the roads! Driving is a nightmare
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Blame it on hurricanes Irma and Maria, blame it on the floods of August 7 and 8, 2017, blame it on the heavy rains after the storms that cause many flash floods, blame it on raw sewage running in the streets of Road Town, East End and other parts for months, or blame it on the poor workmanship or Chinese equipment that help with the road works.
Chi-Ching! Hon Mark H. Vanterpool is Acting Premier of the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) is currently the acting Premier of the Virgin Islands.
The storm is coming, we may need that ship! - Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the warning signs all out about the possibility of hurricane Irma unleashing its strengths on the Territory, the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), is urging all to be vigilant.
Neglect & danger on Virgin Gorda Roads?
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- A photo of a road that has been washed out, according to many residents, since the May 2017 rains, is now circulating on social media.
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