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Gov’t needs to make a statement on VI’s water issues– Hon Penn
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) to make a statement as to whether the VI is experiencing a water crisis.
Labour Tribunal still seeking new Chairman several months later
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A vacancy is still out for a Chairperson of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal, according to a vacancy notice by the Ministry for Natural Resources and Labour on March 14, 2023.
VI received $965k EU grant to support local environment – Hon Turnbull
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has announced that the European Union and their partners Expertise France, have provided the Virgin Islands (VI) with a grant in the amount of 927,890 Euros or approximately $965,000 US dollars through the Overseas Countries and Territories’ Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme - RESEMBID.
VI's water quality monitoring programme to be strengthened - Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has received a €927,980 (approx. $933,189) grant from the European Union (EU) through Expertise France to improve the water quality testing capabilities in the Virgin Islands (BVI) according to subject Minister of Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).
VI looking to identify & revive old water sources – Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Director of the Water and Sewerage Department in the Virgin Islands (VI), Mrs Perline R. Scatliffe-Leonard has said that efforts must be made to identify, and in some cases revive water sources to include wells, catchments and natural areas such as ponds to mitigate the impact of Climate Change.
HLSCC observing World Water Monitoring Day 2021
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Marine Studies will join the rest of the world on Saturday, September 18, to observe World Water Monitoring Day.
Pay up arrears by Oct 1, 2021 or face disconnection – W&SD Director
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Customers of the VI Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) are being encouraged to settle outstanding arrears by October 1, 2021, to avoid the disconnection of their services.
UPDATE: Major water leak @ Pasea located & repaired- Hon Rymer
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has indicated that the source of the water leakage at Pasea, which disrupted service in the Road Town area, has been located and fixed.
NAGICO & 3 other companies delivering 40ft container of water to SVG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – NAGICO Insurances has joined forces with RiteWay Food Markets, FLOW and Delta Petroleum to deliver much-needed water to Volcano-hit St Vincent and the Grenadines.
High winds rock VI; Overnight showers loom
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands can expect some amount of occasional showers tonight, February 17, 2021, brought about by a strengthening high-pressure system (wind) that will continue to be a dominant feature affecting conditions across the area.
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