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Gov’t to implement mobile sea Customs & Immigration
CAPOON’s BAY, Tortola, VI - The Office of the Premier in the Virgin Islands is inching closer towards introducing mobile custom and immigration services to boaters across the territory as part of the solution to the several challenges faced by persons, both tourists and marina operators alike.
“We have to get a picture that works” for West End Ferry dock – Premier Andrew A. Fahie
CAPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents of the Western End of Tortola are being urged to support government’s effort in getting a design that works and can be implemented in a timely manner for the West End Ferry Dock.
Waste collection concerns addressed at community meeting
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Government officials met with residents living in the western communities of Tortola to discuss concerns on recent fires and waste management plans moving forward, according to a Government Information System (GIS), dated September 6, 2018.
Schools reopen: Isabella Morris Primary remains close
WEST END, Tortola, VI - The Isabella Morris Primary School located in Carrot Bay, West End, Tortola, is not likely to be re-opened before 2019 as the government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is sill deliberating whether or not they will convert the school into a Junior High School.
Two men rushed to hospital following boat accident
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Two men were last evening, September 4, 2018, rushed to the Peebles Hospital, following a boating accident.
Boat Racing @ its Best for Romney Park
WEST END, Tortola, VI - It promises to be a day of thrills and excitement today Sunday, August 5, 2018, when the Virgin Islands (VI) Boat Drama Club presents, ‘Boat Racing at its Best.’
Man arrested with $100,000 cash & undocumented passengers
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Police and Customs Authorities have reportedly detained a young Virgin Islander, who is alleged to have landed—via a go fast boat—on the western side of Tortola on Monday, June 25, 2018, with $100,000 cash, and two undocumented passengers.
'West End community coming together to rebuild territory'- Deborah A. Lewis
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Following the passage of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition along with members of the West End community have been working tirelessly to get their community cleanup. The community even started a clean-up campaign.
Parts of WE out of power after pole collapses
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It didn’t take a storm to hit Tortola for a utility pole to come crashing down at West End today, September 3, 2017.
New signage or art works on Tortola? Who loves the BVI?
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Persons driving from West End to Sea Cows Bay on the main island of Tortola may have noticed some new signage on utility poles and, in the case of Sea Cows Bay, on a tree.