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October 22nd, 2015
Island Bird aircraft lands safely following landing gear problem

BEEF ISLAND, VI - First responders rushed into position shortly after 4pm today October 22, 2015 as an Island Bird aircraft reportedly sounded the alarm that it was having technical problems likely to pose landing challenges at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

September 23rd, 2015
LIAT suspends agent after alleged brawl with customer

BEEF ISLAND, VI – LIAT, one of the most popular airline carriers transporting passengers around the Caribbean, was forced to suspend one of its agents following reports of a vicious fight with a customer.

February 28th, 2015
A privatized airport model is opportunity gained for the Virgin Islands

By Dickson Igwe

A privatized Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is the correct policy option for the British Virgin Islands Airport Development Project.

January 22nd, 2014
RVIPF needs to be more vigilant – Fisherman

BEEF ISLAND, VI – “These so called Police Officers need to do their jobs in earnest, they are not doing it, they very well know where to find those illegal big bikes, They know… I know that they know,” this was the emotional plea of a Fisherman who said he was not far off fishing when Malik J. Aaron met his demise on January 19, 2014.

November 13th, 2013
UPDATE: Locals can continue providing service despite Jet Centre- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Jet Centre facility for the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport awarded to IAM Caribbean Inc is not a major project, according to Premier and Minster of Finance Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith.

May 25th, 2013
Politics and the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport

By Dickson Igwe

In an earlier story, this Observer and Journalist determined a number of voter demographics in the Virgin Islands. These were based upon heritage, birth, and residency. He, however, failed to include three crucial voter groups. The young voter, probably those aged between 18 years and 35 years, the middle aged, those from 35 to 55, and the older voter, those over 55.

January 10th, 2013
Seaborne Airlines taking flight in VI market!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To say they are having a very good start and are eagerly anticipating even greater success in the very near future, would be hitting the nail on the head for Seaborne Airlines.

December 29th, 2012
On international airports, cruise ship villages, and state of the art ferry terminals

By Dickson Igwe

The beginning of this medley cum commercial story is an admonition to Virgin Island’s leaders not to ignore the improvement needs of the West End Ferry Dock. That facility is as critical to Virgin Islands commerce and tourism, as is the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport.

August 9th, 2012
Existing Challenges too much for Immigration staff

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As documented in the 2011 Annual Report for the Immigration Department of the Virgin Islands (VI), concerns raised by the territory’s Immigration Officers stated that existing challenges at the main port of entry are too much for Immigration staff to handle.

June 29th, 2012
A done deal? Airport expansion to be completed by 2015


ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today June 29, 2012, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Hon. Dr. Kedrick Pickering has announced that the final construction of the runway extension, which is expected to be completed by December of 2015, will be extended approximately 2000 feet eastward into the sea and approximately 500 feet towards the west.

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