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Temporary fix to problematic stretch of road @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Motorists frequenting the Paraquita Bay area are now experiencing a smoother journey through the community, thanks to a temporary fix to a stretch of road that is almost always riddled with potholes.
Health Ministry launches Child Protection in Emergencies campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Health and Social Development is teaming up with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to ensure that the needs of children are prioritised during emergencies.
Parents in VI urged to prepare for Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- All parents and guardians are reminded to make the necessary preparations to safeguard their children this Hurricane Season.
Mechanical problem forces temporary closure of VG airport
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) announced on April 20, 2018, that the Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda will be temporarily closed on Saturday, April 21, 2018, due to the airports’ fire truck experiencing operational complications that developed following hurricane Irma.
Scooter rider injured in accident on De Castro Street
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the eve of the event ‘A Ride for Life, which addressed topics of safety while riding motor scooters and bicycles, a scooter rider was injured in an accident on Friday March 23, 2018.
M.A.L.E & local bikers 284 Reverz 'Ride for Life'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At a time when incidents of gun-related crimes have spiked, along with a number of motor scooter riders either losing their lives or injuring themselves in accidents, Mr Henderson K. Tittle, President of Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (M.A.L.E.), in collaboration with newly formed local scooter and motorcycle riding group, ‘284 Reverz’, hosted an event dubbed ‘A Ride for Life’.
Dangerous sea swells made impact on VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For two days now residents and boaters have been looking out for warnings that have been telling of dangerous and destructive sea swells to impact the Territory, along with other Caribbean Islands from Sunday, March 4, 2018 ending around Friday, March 9, 2018.
Residents fearful about upcoming hurricane season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents of the territory are expressing they are fearful that their homes might not be ready for the upcoming hurricane season which is said to likely be very active.
UPDATE: HM Customs lifts cargo discharge embargo @ Port Purcell
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Commissioner of Customs Mr Wade N. Smith has lifted a temporary halt that was placed on cargo discharge at Port Purcell on Tortola, a story first and accurately reported by our newsroom.
UPDATE: ‘Tent school’ to resume Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018 @ Capoon’s Bay
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Sessions for primary school students in the First District will resume at Capoon’s Bay Basketball Court on Tortola tomorrow, January 9, 2018.