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Call a State of Emergency!—Hon Penn on VI's water woes
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI—In light of the prolonged water woes facing residents of the Virgin Islands, it is time the Premier or powers-that-be “call a state of emergency” to address the issue head-on.
Gov't leaking reservoirs contribute greatly to water loss
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While many residents continue to opine about the lack of potable water supply, in many areas the Government is at fault.
Works Minister ‘leading a plan & strategy’ to improve water distribution- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acknowledging that there are challenges with the water distribution network across the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Minister of Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) is working “assiduously” to solve those challenges.
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Several areas to face overnight water disruptions over technical issue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several areas in the Virgin Islands (VI) are scheduled to face overnight water disruptions due to a technical issue at the local Seven Seas Desalination Plant.
Premier ‘stooped to a new low’ in Biwater blame game– Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has accused Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) of stooping to a new low over the blame game connected to VI’s water woes, which he says has resulted in the Premier blaming his own party government for a poor contract with Biwater.
‘The issue of water woes is multifaceted’- Fmr W&SD Director Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Appearing on the International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio 100.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ and controversial talk show host Cindy Rosan, former Director of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Julian Willock has weighed in on the water woes affecting the territory.
Plans started to transition W&SD into statutory body
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As complaints continue about the poor water distribution across the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government has announced plans to start the transition of the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body.
VG water woes being caused by inadequate plant production– Hon Kye M. Rymer
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has attributed the current water woes on Virgin Gorda to inadequate production of water, the inadequacy of the distribution system, and Sargassum Seaweed infiltration.
NDP ran water line in Sea Cows Bay which is 'connected to nothing'- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Incumbent Third District Representative and Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Hon Julian Fraser RA has blasted the National Democratic Party (NDP) for failing to correct the water woes experienced by residents in the Third District.
Biwater 'was & still is a costly mistake'- Kevin C. Smith aka 'OJ'
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Third District Candidate Mr Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’ has made a serious commitment to restore an adequate supply of water to the District and the rest of the territory, once elected.
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