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Clyde Lettsome tipped to be new BVI Ports Authority Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Retired Permanent Secretary Clyde Lettsome, who served in three government ministries, has been tipped to be the new Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority Board, according to our newsroom’s National Democratic Party sources close to the matter.
Motorists blast Gov’t over inconvenience of road repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists and other members of the public have flooded our newsroom with calls and complaints about what they described as the insensitivity of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration over the time they carry out the much needed road repairs.
It’s the season! 2015 Christmas tree lit in Road Town!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s the festive season and the Virgin Islands began getting into the mood with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on November 30, 2015 at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza in Road Town, the capital of the Virgin Islands.
WhatsApp & Skype blocking a matter for TRC to address- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has said he will not be getting involved in the contentious issue of Over the Top (OTT) blocking by some telecommunications carriers in the Virgin Islands.
Rushed work? Sir Francis Drake Highway for 2nd resurfacing
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI – At a time when the Government of the Virgin Islands is said to be experiencing severe financial constraints, thousands of dollars continue to go wasted. This is evident when traversing the Sir Francis Drake Highway in Road Town.
More $$ needed? Ports project delayed again!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “The delay in the completion of the dock itself is not going to impact significantly on the arrival of ships,” stated Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool on the almost two months delay of the initially set opening date for the cruise pier and land side development at Wickham's Cay I.
VG to get $2M water plant upgrade
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The water woes plaguing Virgin Gorda for more than a year now could soon come to an end with the renewing of the contract for water production between Aqua Design (BVI) Limited and Government today, October 8, 2015.
Hon Vanterpool against ‘prohibitive prices’ for broadband service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With improved broadband service on the horizon for the Virgin Islands, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has made it clear that the phone companies in the VI should not charge customers dastardly exorbitant prices for the service.
VI Emancipation celebrations have shifted away from church & family- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that Emancipation observances are a time to focus on the true meaning of Emancipation and to reflect on the work that our forefathers did to get us to this stage of our development, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) has lamented that the celebrations may have shifted from church and family related activities to more of revelry.
‘Roxie’ Romney commits to advancement of D4
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ms JoAnn ‘Roxie’ Romney, who unsuccessfully contested the Fourth District, has pledged her commitment towards continuing to advocate for the improvement and development of the Fourth District and the territory as a whole.