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‘Our girls are watching us’- Hon Penn on Int’l Day of the Girl Child
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), has told girls that they matter as the party joined the rest of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the world in observing the International Day of the Girl Child on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Move your derelict vehicle within 10 days or else- Gov't
JOHNSON GHUT, Tortola, VI- Owners of derelict and abandoned vehicles located on Crown land in Johnson Ghut, Tortola, have been advised that they have 10 days to remove these vehicles voluntarily or face the law.
Possible plantation ruins discovered @Great Mountain- Hon Rymer reveals
GREAT MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI— Fifth District Representative Honourable Kye M. Rymer says restoration work at Great Mountain has revealed what may be a large fort or plantation, and experts are being asked to research the site’s history.
Water system will not be rebuilt 'overnight’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said the Virgin Islands’ (VI) water system will not be rebuilt overnight.
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.
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