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VI has fewer power outages but customers 'less tolerant'- Dr Neil M. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said statistics show the territory is experiencing fewer power outages; however, customers seem to be less tolerant towards power outages than before.
Water disruption in D3 due to building of retaining wall on 'Elevator Hill'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents of Sea Cows Bay, Havers, and Pookwood Pond are being advised of a temporary disruption in water supply.
'No Belonger' should be allowed to vote on independence referendum- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Outspoken commentator and clergyman Claude O. Skelton-Cline, who is a proponent of independence, is of the view that Belongers should not be allowed to vote if a referendum on independence is called in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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VI to launch new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch system on Sept 11
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A new 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for the Virgin Islands is set to come on stream on Thursday, September 11, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response services in the territory.
The ‘ultimate goal’ is for Social Services to do more outreach- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said his long-term vision for the Social Services Department is for it to be more visible and engaging with the public.
Paraquita Bay Road reopens
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI—The Ministry of Communications and Works has reported that Paraquita Bay Road has reopened for vehicular access as of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
‘Community policing is our identity’- Acting CoP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool has said community policing is the identity of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
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'I am proud of the progress we have made' since Hurricane Irma- Deputy Governor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has said he is proud of the progress the Virgin Islands (VI) has made following the destruction of Hurricane Irma eight years ago.
New Public Assistance Act allows for assistance in a ‘timely manner’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now that the Public Assistance (Amendment) Act, 2024, has officially come into force, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R7), is encouraging persons in need to apply.
Governor Pruce hails police training initiatives as essential for crime fighting within the region.
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce has said that important initiatives like the Community Policing Training and the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERT) provide the Virgin Islands (VI) with the opportunity to share experiences across several territories facing similar challenges.
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