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'We take trips because we are fighting' for the VI people – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Noting that the government has to continue fighting for its local financial services sector, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said flights out of the territory by members of the government continue to bear fruit.
Gov’t seeks to deliver on hurricane shutters for RT Market Square kiosks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for the Supply and Installation of hurricane impact metal shutters and retractable awnings for 16 kiosks at the Market Square, Road Town, Tortola.
Final round of water testing for Lead & Copper in St Croix
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr announced this week that the Water and Power Authority and its local and federal partners are now seeking approximately 80 homes on St Croix to conduct the final round of testing for lead and copper contamination in the water.
Tourist involved in motor scooter accident @ West End
WEST END, Tortola, VI- A tourist on a motor scooter has been involved in an accident at Freshwater Pond, and police and ambulance have responded.
Airport expansion: ‘Start with lil bit’- Mark H. Vanterpool
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Former legislator and prominent businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool is advising the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government to take in strides the extension of the runway of the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Celebrity Ascent makes inaugural call to [British] Virgin Islands
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) in collaboration with the Tortola Pier Park Ltd, British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) and local ship agent ROMASCO Group, commemorated the inaugural arrival of Celebrity Ascent with a plaque exchange ceremony today, December 20, 2023.
Dr Allison C. Flax-Archer launches Box 2- A Glimpse into Virgin Islands History
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The second edition of The Box, a game that allows players to learn Virgin Islands history and culture while having fun, was launched on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, adding a perfect gift choice for families this Christmas.
Quaker withdraws certain Granola Bars & cereal products in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Quaker Oats Company announced today, December 20, 2023, the market withdrawal of certain granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause severe infections and, occasionally, fatal outcomes in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
$483,738,163.00 Budget passed for 2024; Opposition got $200,000 for HoA works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2024 Appropriation Act, referred to as the National Budget, was passed late last night Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in the House of Assembly (HoA).
‘Indisputable fact’ that Chief Inspector Robin is a signatory to petition - PWA Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following a letter to the Governor where Chief Inspector attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the current Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Mr Dean S. Robin had distanced himself from a petition for the removal of Commissioner of Police (CoP) Mr Mark Collins, the Police Welfare Secretary Sergeant Sean A. McCall has fired back.
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