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‘We have not seen a penny' from $100m spent on VG- Shereen D. Flax-Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former At-Large Representative Shereen D. Flax-Charles has called for a coordinated approach to development across the Virgin Islands, arguing that infrastructure improvements must benefit all communities, not only the territory’s main islands.
PLM launches free school lunch programme in 2 schools
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Mark H. Vanterpool-led People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) has launched a free lunch programme in two schools on the eastern end of Tortola.
‘Our centenarians are truly a bridge between then & now’- Trisha Smith-Gomes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Programme Director for Aged Care Services, Social Development Department, Mrs Trisha Smith-Gomes, has said centenarians in the Virgin Islands (VI) have witnessed the country then and now and are an important bridge between time.
Over 200 volunteers show up for International Coastal Cleanup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- More than 200 volunteers showed up to support the Virgin Islands’ 2026 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
'We’re going to have to reclaim' land for Omar Hodge Wharf Fisheries Project- RDA
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The limited size of the land at Omar Hodge Wharf in Baughers Bay is creating significant construction and design challenges for the proposed Fisheries Landing Site, according to Director of Programme Delivery at the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Shaina M. Smith-Archer.
Hannah Hill Reservoir nears completion; refilling set for Tuesday
HANNAH HILL, Tortola, VI- Rehabilitation works on the Hannah Hill Reservoir are nearing completion, with the 480,000-gallon facility scheduled to begin refilling on Tuesday, September 22 2026, according to Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5).
Tools for Hannah Hill Reservoir repair stolen from worksite
HANNAH Hill, Tortola, VI- While residents eagerly await the repair of the Hannah Hill Reservoir to get relief from their water woes, there has been an embarrassing setback.
Customer Service Care Centre for Jost van Dyke opens
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- A Customer Service Care Centre on Jost van Dyke was finally opened on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Albert H. Chinnery Administration Building.
Centenarian Esmie E. Turnbull-Stoutt dies @101
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) has lost another centenarian with the passing of Esmie Estene Turnbull-Stoutt, also known as Muddy, on September 15, 2026, at the age of 101 years and 4 months.
‘Generations of Anegadians have died waiting for their land’- Daryl A. Ruan Jr
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Anegadian and former Chair of the Anegada Land Development Advisory Committee Daryl A. Ruan Jr has said the land issues on Anegada have been a constant challenge dating back over one hundred years, with generations upon generations fighting for land titles for the land given to them by Queen Victoria.
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