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February 20th, 2025
VI gov't already in talks with USVI over proposed tariffs- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of the Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr requesting an emergency session of the USVI legislature to deliberate on a proposed 25% tariff on imports coming from the Virgin Islands (VI), the VI government isn't rolling over and playing dead.

February 19th, 2025
Hon Rymer urges road safety following Hodge's Creek accident

HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called on residents to use the roadways with care and caution, following an accident at Hodge's Creek on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

February 17th, 2025
Hon Fraser @ the VI wheel! Is Acting Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) away from the Territory until February 23, 2025, Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is Acting Premier.

February 2nd, 2025
American Airlines operated a recorded 6 flights to VI on Saturday

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands announced on Saturday, February 1, 2025, that American Airlines successfully operated six flights to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.

January 31st, 2025
Sea Cows Bay’s new ‘roller coaster road’ all part of the plan—PWD Director

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI—As the Ministry of Communications and Works pushes ahead with extensive roadworks across the territory, Director of Public Works Department Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, during a site visit in Parham Town on January 29, 2025, clarified the necessity of the elevated road sections, particularly in areas like Sea Cows Bay, where concerns have been raised about their height.

January 28th, 2025
Water & Sewerage Dept customers can pay bills online from Feb 1

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Customers of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) in the Virgin Islands will soon enjoy the convenience of paying their bills online, with the Ministry of Communications and Works launching its online payment portal on Monday, January 27, 2025.

January 1st, 2025
20 complete Leak Detection Workshop led by Water Research Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty (20) participants from the Water and Sewage Department, Department of Facilities Management, Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, and His Majesty's Prison have completed a comprehensive Leak Detection Workshop organised by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and led by Water Research Centre (WRc).

December 21st, 2024
More ‘modern’ roads for the VI- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Minister for Communications and Works, has revealed a more modern road infrastructure is coming for the Virgin Islands (VI).

December 10th, 2024
BVIAA ‘intentional’ about improving access to intra-regional travel- Hon Rymer

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has been intentional in stepping up to bring more airlines into the Virgin Islands to increase the availability of intra-regional travel.

November 27th, 2024
Disney Treasure makes inaugural call to VI with 2978 passengers & 1713 crew

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the Disney Treasure to Tortola today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

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