Community
Paving completed on 4,000 linear feet of West End Road
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Paving has been completed on 4,000 linear feet of roadway in the West End area, and crews are now focused on finishing the sidewalks. The Ministry of Communications and Works expects to complete the sidewalk work by the end of the month.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola 2026 Annual Car Raffle launched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has launched its 2026 Annual Car Raffle.
Residents seek relief as smoke continues @ Pockwood Pond Landfill
POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI — Smoke and scattered fires have reportedly persisted at the Pockwood Pond landfill for more than three weeks, prompting renewed complaints from residents, particularly in the First District.
After 36 years, NPTVI increases park entrance fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has announced revisions to its park entrance and marine conservation mooring fees, with the new rates taking effect on November 1, 2026.
All 6 light poles installed @A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All six new lighting poles at A. O. Shirley Recreation Ground have been installed as the project enters test mode.
‘We will not stop until all people enjoy basic necessities’- Julian Willock
HANNAH HILL, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and District 3 Representative aspirant, Mr Julian Willock has publicly thanked the government for the refurbishment of the Hannah Hill Reservoir.
VI residents gain valuable knowledge on local bush & medicinal plants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Approximately 40 residents from across the Virgin Islands deepened their understanding of local bush and medicinal plants during a recent cultural education workshop hosted by the Department of Culture, strengthening efforts to preserve traditional knowledge and promote healthier living through natural practices.
'I'm a supporter of Anegada having a very nice & better airport'- Mark H. Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) leader Mark H. Vanterpool said he personally supports the idea of Anegada having a “very nice and better airport,” but remains unconvinced by proposals that would route most visitors through the northern island before transferring them to Tortola and the rest of the territory.
Cause of VG dump fire 'not yet determined'- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The cause of the fire at the Virgin Gorda dumpsite has not yet been determined, District Nine Representative and Minister for Health and Social Services, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, has disclosed.
Jahnai L. Caul blasts Hon Turnbull’s ‘bathing in the sea’ claim
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI— Community advocate and farmer Jahnai L. Caul is calling on Second District Representative Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull to explain precisely what he meant when he told the House of Assembly (HoA) that residents of Jost van Dyke had turned to the sea to bathe because of water shortages.
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