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$75M Tortola Pier Park revealed to the public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - If everything goes according to plan, cruise ship passengers’ first impression of Road Town will be splendour of green, flurry of activities and the Territory’s way of live.
Gov't inks over $100K for RT pump station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In an effort to achieve a higher level of efficiency, Government has signed a contract for $163,967 to improve the Road Town pumping station.
Butcher training courses for HLSCC?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister of Communications and Works and owner of One Mart Superstore, Hon. Mark Vanterpool says there is an urgent need for skilled butcher professionals in the Virgin Islands (VI) and is proposing that a programme be set up to train such persons at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
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.
Should Gov’t buy solar water heaters & LED lights for residents?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the demand for energy continues to rise and in an effort to reduce the Territory’s dependency on fossil fuel, Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool is proposing that government purchase solar water heaters and LED lights for residents which they will repay for over a period of time.
“Problem” concrete structure in RT ghut being removed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the hurricane season fast approaching, Minister for Communications and Works and representative for the 4th District Hon. Mark Vanterpool is making efforts to have the capital “hurricane proof”, firstly by ensuring that the drains and ghuts can control the excessive water flow and preventing blockage or over flow.
MC&W officials mum on Craft Alive project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since announcing his grandiose plans on April 2, 2012 for the vendors of “tent city” to be relocated to Craft Alive Village, it has been difficult to get an update from the subject Minister, Hon. Mark Vanterpool.
Tourist attraction or an eye sore?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following concerns raised by some businesses and members of the public regarding a group of boats that are currently being parked in a lot on the corner of Chalwell Street and Waterfront Drive also commonly referred to as 'on the block', boat owners and their mechanics are defending their position, citing that the boats are more of a tourist attraction than an eye sore in the area.
Walwyn wins Ministers' race! [Slide show Included]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ministers of Government took it to the tracks in a ‘Ministers' Race’ yesterday May 21, 2012, during the track and field competition of Public Service Week, where Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron Walwyn as anticipated by many, copped first place.
UPDATE – Sewerage pipe collapse: temporary pumping main yet to be installed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - An old sewage pipe situated along the main high way in Road Town in the vicinity of the round-about partially collapsed yesterday May 16, 2012, and a temporary "pumping main" that was expected to be installed last evening, will now be done today.
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