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‘We have looked @ extending [airport runway] 500 ft to the west’- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has committed to extending the runway at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport; however, how it will be done is not a decision written in stone as yet.
The CoP ‘seems afraid to address the people in the territory’- Violet Thomas-Gaul
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The embattled Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has been accused of dodging opportunities to address the public.
‘We have been trying to patch as much potholes as possible’- Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As residents continue to complain about the state of the roads, which have been made worse by the recent floodings, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said the plan is to do some interim repair work until major works can be done once the required funding is received.
Nearly 50% of waste burned @ Pockwood Pond is compostable- Aragorn A. Dick-Read
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Regenerative organic farmer and Virgin Islander Mr Aragorn A. Dick-Read, who is engaged in sustainable agriculture in the territory, says a large percentage of waste at the Pockwood Pond Incinerator can be used for composting and other agricultural purposes.
‘Push horse racing or get pushed out’- Lesmore Smith to Hon Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- US Virgin Islands Governor’s Cup Champion Lesmore Smith has urged Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to take up the responsibility to push for the revival and development of horse racing in the [British] Virgin Islands.
School fights: ‘Who the heck raising these children?’- C. Michael Thomas
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Many in the public have been left appalled at the frequent fights among high school students, particularly at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) where even teachers are being attacked by the out-of-control students.
‘We making a mistake of not holding each other accountable’- C. Michael Thomas
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Prominent businessman Mr C. Michael Thomas has said he is not sure what recommendations Governor Daniel Pruce will have for the territory when he presents his first Quarterly Report on the Implementation of Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Reforms in the Virgin Islands later this month; however, he is adamant that the VI has to get into the habit of holding each other accountable.
Parents reluctant to get children vaccinated since COVID-19 era- Nurse Jean-Louis
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The rate of immunisation of children has been on the decline since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, according to nurse at the BVI Health Service Authority (BVIHSA) Madalina Jean-Louis
Some artistes for 70th Emancipation Festival will be announced next week- Dirk L. Walters
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the public eagerly awaits the names of the artistes to perform at the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation Festival, Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board Mr Dirk L. Walters has said BVITB hopes to disclose some of the artistes by next week Friday.
Willock says RVIPF needs auditing & assessment on handling crime
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock says, as it relates to crime in the VI, millions of dollars continues to go into the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and, as such, an assessment of the force needs to be conducted.
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