News
Hon. Vanterpool wants a 'permanent' Permanent Secretary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The new Communications and Works Minister, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, needs a Permanent Secretary (PS) who is serving permanent in his Ministry.
Traffic lights for Tamarind Tree junction under consideration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, is definitely considering installing traffic lights in the vicinity of the Road Town Police station, which is an apparent magnet for accidents.
Plates & unfair competition top list of taxi operators’ complaints
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Competition between taxi and shuttle operators, underselling fares, cutting tours, the need for new uniforms and taxi drivers being granted two licenses were just some of the grievances aired last evening, Monday January 9, 2012 at the Noel Lloyd Action Movement Park by taxi operators during a meeting with Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool.
Back to the drawing board for TRC’s CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool has asked the new chairman on the telecommunications watchdog agency – Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) - to compile a new list of candidates for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position.
Fitting theme to International Civil Aviation Day- Minister Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool has said the theme for International Civil Aviation Day being celebrated today is a fitting one "given the growth potential that our beautiful Virgin Islands has at its disposal".
Hundreds flock “re-load and re-launch” One Mart for low prices
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dubbed a “new type of shopping” in the Virgin Islands, One Mart Superstore has re-entered the shopping ring with a mandate to keep prices low as the store celebratwa its 25th anniversary, tied in with what its Re-load and Re-launch Celebrations.
Replacing sewerage lines to commence in January
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The replacement of collapsed sewerage lines, which have been the major reason for sewerage overflow in Road Town and East End, will commence in full pace in January 2012 although contracts have already been prepared for work to start immediately.
Elvis Harrigan calls for patience & tolerance for new Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Immediate former representative of the 5th District and past President of Rotary Club of Road Town Elvis Harrigan, while extending best wishes to the new National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, has also called for patience and tolerance to be exercised by citizens.
Sewerage problem in RT top priority for Gov’t - Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that there are a lot of key issues on the table, 4th District Representative and Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, speaking at the Rotary Club of Road Town’s luncheon yesterday November 15, 2011 disclosed that one of the issues being urgently addressed by the Government is the sewerage problem in Road Town.