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VI to have trial period of flashing traffic lights
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Flashing traffic lights will be observed in Road Town for a trial period of one month to evaluate any potential security risks to motorists at night while waiting at the traffic lights.
No water in many areas but lots of broken pipes with water wastage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many areas on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke are most often out of water, many residents throughout the Virgin Islands continue to witness many broken pipes with water running for days.
Admin Complex AC malfunctions again! Treasury Dept closed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Air-Conditioning (AC) system in the Central Administration Complex on Wickham's Cay I has malfunctioned again, forcing workers to operate with fans and opened windows while technicians work to get the system back up and running.
Another infrastructure failure?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was on March 11, 2016 our newsroom reported that a paved area in the $82.9M Tortola Pier Park on Wickham’s Cay I had sunk reportedly under the weight of a forklift. Just over a week after our newsroom is reporting that another infrastructure seems to have failed.
Washrooms at The Baths closed off due to water shortage
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI – Residents of the sister island of Virgin Gorda called our newsroom today March 3, 2016 to bitterly complain about the lack of water at the washroom facility at the The Baths and slammed Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4), accusing him of not being prepared for the influx of passengers to that island.
Effluent from Burt Point sewage treatment plant alarms residents
BURT POINT, Tortola, VI – The newly commissioned sewage treatment plant located at Burt Point on the main island of Tortola caused major concern today January 30, 2016 when persons observed effluent coming from it and running into the sea.
UPDATE: Aqua Design Ltd blamed for VG water woes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Low levels of water being supplied by water company, Aqua Design Ltd, is being blamed for the severe water shortage in Virgin Gorda.
EE resident at wits end over dust pollution
FAT HOGS BAY, East End, VI- A resident of Fat Hogs Bay has been voicing his disgust at the state of the Blackburn Highway in the East End area as he said the dust from the dug up roads has been affecting residents severely.
Anthony S. McMaster confirmed as Communications & Works PS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has a confirmed Permanent Secretary (PS) in the person of Anthony S. McMaster. He officially replaced Julian Willock who was the last confirmed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works.
UPDATE: Anthony S. McMaster expected to act as PS in MC&W
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was firstly and accurately reported by this news site, Anthony S. McMaster has been named the Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works (MC&W). Word just reaching this news site from its team of reporters is that the former Finance and Planning Officer for the Ministry of Health and Social Development, reported to the MC&W today October 24, 2012.
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