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Traffic interrupted due to flash flooding at Johnson’s Ghut
PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Heavy rains yesterday afternoon, May 11, 2013 made traffic inaccessible in the Johnson’s Ghut area for more than an hour due to flash flooding that resulted.
Controversy looms over awarding of major contracts by Govt
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “These politicians only talking about giving locals work but instead they fighting us down for outside contractors and leaving us without work. What they want us to do now? Do drugs?”
Hon. Fahie alleges imbalance in distribution of Govt contracts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie has cited an imbalance in the way contracts are distributed in his district and the quality of communication as being in need of change.
Several 'heads' unable to effectively manage units- PWD 2011 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Management realise that several section heads did not have the requisite knowledge and experience in management to enable them to effectively manage their units.” This was a confession made by Mr. Jeffrey Skelton, Director of the Public Works Department of the Ministry of Communications and Works in his 2011 Annual Report.
Lack of human resources hindering progress of Public Works Dept.- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The lack of human resources and presence of hazardous equipment, which pose severe health risks to persons have been identified as the main culprits that hinder the progress of the Public Works Department of the Ministry of Communications and Works.
Frustration over road works executed during busy traffic hours
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A number of callers to the local television show “Speak Your Mind” used the opportunity to air their concern about road works being executed during busy traffic hours especially in Road Town and also offered some suggestions on how the problem could be alleviated.
Carrot Bay residents claim of being abandoned during high surf
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Carrot Bay residents are wondering if they were completely forgotten when the recent excessively high surf forced its way past the coastline in their area as well as the shores of Cane Garden Bay.
The cotton picking days are over!- Daniel on bush cutting contracts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the “cotton picking days are over”, Kishmet Daniel is upset that the value of bush cutting contracts has been significantly reduced by Government and reportedly without the public being informed.
Complaints answered, road at Roundabout fixed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Drivers traveling along the main road in Road Town yesterday May 29, 2012, were victims of traffic congestion as a result of work being carried out to repair the road in the vicinity of the roundabout next to the Wickhams Cay service station.
BiWater forging ahead with works
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is “business as usual” at the BiWater project sites despite the recent announcement by new Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool that all major projects were going to be halted for review.
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