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‘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.
Jamaica Gleaner's report on VI water shortages 'very unfortunate'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), has responded to a Jamaica Gleaner report highlighting the hardships faced by some Virgin Islands residents during prolonged water shortages, including reports that residents were bathing in the sea, stating that it’s a “very unfortunate situation.”
Water leak interrupts potable water supply on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI– The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has responded to growing resident concerns about access to potable water on Jost van Dyke, insisting that water production on the island did not cause the disruption.
Fire destroys 2 vessels @Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Two vessels were destroyed in an early morning fire at Omar Hodge Fisherman's Wharf in Baughers Bay today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Small pockets of smoke @VG dumpsite being addressed- Brian A. Davis
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Department of Waste Management (DWM) is hoping to have the fire at the Virgin Gorda dumpsite completely under control by the end of today, Monday, September 28, 2026.
The price of taxation without representation
Alred C. Frett
The Perceived Value Of Our Children:
It would seem totally wrong that telling the Truth and enlightening a People, would be met with persons determined and willing to block and silence the Message, but there are persons who have no interest in what is right or wrong, but are focused on maintaining the status quo and traditions… They never seem to care if their actions are blocking the progress of a Nation, or destroying the lives of a People and Civilization.
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