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Unapproved ‘erection of election campaign billboards is strictly prohibited’- T&CPD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even before the elections season switched into high gear, billboards were springing up across the territory and many have since been utilised especially by the main political parties.
Wilfred M. Smith wins Round 1 against Gov’t in court
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- His father was Mr Wilfred W. Smith who is considered a national hero as he was alongside Mr Noel Lloyd and the Positive Action Movement in the struggle to return Wickham’s Cay to the people of the Virgin Islands.
Staff shortage & outdated mapping rock TCP- 2013 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Town and Country Planning Department, a government agency under the Office of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has complained bitterly about its experiences in 2013 via its report.
Patsy Lake dismisses illegal building claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prominent local businesswoman Mrs Patsy Lake has disputed claims that she has breached the law in any way while doing a temporary extension to an already existing property located at Botanic Station.
Most Carrot Bay petitioners to CBCDP not residing in VI – Chief Planner Adams
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – One of the challenges the Town and Country Planning Department was faced with at the community meeting held on November 19, 2013 at the Abraham Leonard Community Centre was that the greater number of persons who signed a petition that resulted in the re-visiting of the Carrot Bay Community Development Project (CBCDP), are not currently residing in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Carrot Bay residents upset at not being able to develop properties
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Residents of Carrot Bay continue to voice their concerns surrounding the Carrot Bay Community Development Project (CBCDP) while suggesting that government should seek to purchase the large section air-marked as the buffer zone from land owners.
Developers may be tempted to take advantage of TCP staff shortage- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Town and County Planning Department (TCP) has reported that one of its major challenges for 2012 was that of inadequate human resources, which has affected the efficiency of the department. It has also cautioned that this issue should be dealt with urgently since unscrupulous developers may be tempted to take advantage of this situation.
UPDATE: Gregory W. Adams is new Chief Planner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was first and accurately reported on February 12, 2013 by Virgin Islands News Online, we can further confirm that local professional Gregory W. Adams has been named the Chief Planner of the Town and Country Planning Department.
Need for more urban planners, architects- T&CP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Career choices and the environment were among the top issues for discussion among secondary school students and staff of the Town and Country Planning Department at yesterday’s November 10, 2011 poster display at the Central Administration Complex.
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