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Vehicle runs off road @ Purcell Estate
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The driver of a motor vehicle lost control and ended up running off the road at Purcell Estate this afternoon, April 19, 2024.
Gov’t working to secure funding for 38 miles of roadworks– Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R7) says despite some remedial works ongoing on the roads in the Virgin Islands (VI), the government is still looking to secure major funding for the repair of 38 miles of road.
New license granted to set stage for revitalised horse racing on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- “It’s a day that we’ve looked forward to for a long time….we’re cautiously optimistic,” said VIGL Operations LLC’s Chief Financial Officer Andrew Dubuque, when invited to address the public following the Casino Control Commission’s decision to grant VIGL a license to operate a casino at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack on St. Croix.
Hon Dawson to give First District Report on Saturday
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI – First District Representative Dr the Hon Dr Karl Dawson will make his first Annual District Report on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Cappoon’s Bay Field on the western end of Tortola.
Stench of sewage forces closure of EE Police Station ‘until further notice’
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed the public that the East End Police Station will be closed from today, Friday, April 19, 2024, until further notice.
Suspected illegal immigrants rounded up on Tortola
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Several suspected illegal immigrants have been nabbed by police in the Cox Heath area of Tortola.
VI Gov’t announces solar project to reduce electricity cost by 50%
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), through the Ministry of Communications and Works, has announced the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), a project aimed at reducing the cost of electricity in the VI and assisting the people of the VI.
Vehicle flips @ The Bluff
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It is unclear if anyone was injured when a vehicle turned turtle at The Bluff on Tortola late last night, April 17, 2024.
Gov’t envisioning new & expanded role for RDA– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio. D. Wheatley (R7) has praised the performance of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and announced his government's intention to expand its role.
‘What kind of foolishness going on at the Airport?’- Hon Ronnie W. Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands’ Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), while speaking on Other Business at the continuation of the Ninth Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), described his treatment at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
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