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Final phase of Fish Bay road works begin; Road closed
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the Government of Virgin Islands (VI) moves to mitigate flooding in the area.
RT Fire Station to receive boost in external security features– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said with the latest upgrades to the Road Town Fire station, more upgrades will come to boost external security measures for the Fire Headquarters.
Contractor awarded $300K contract to repair AG's Residence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on a local contractor who was awarded the contract valued at $331,862.53 to repair the Attorney General’s Residence to remain on budget and on schedule.
VG airport runway to be rehabilitated
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The runway at Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda has been identified for a facelift.
Only one police officer assigned to JVD in height of tourist season
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – With the Jost van Dyke Police Station in a state of disrepair, there is urgent need for rehabilitation work to be done on the facility.
EXCLUSIVE: Asiyah Mahoney continues to recover in the US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since her accident on the morning of February 1, 2014, Asiyah Mahoney has been on the long and difficult road to recovery in the United States and it is still unclear when doctors there will allow her to travel home.
Works Minister complains of red tape with CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has revealed that government has been experiencing difficulty with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan of $15.6M which was approved in May, 2012.
Signing of Engineering Contract paves way for works under $15.6M CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The $15.6M Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Rehabilitation Infrastructure Loan Project seems to be in the all clear now with the signing of an engineering contract between Government and FDL Consult Inc of St. Lucia on Friday March 15, 2013. This now paves the way for a 30-month long road rehabilitation works, in addition to extensive drainage projects at Virgin Gorda.
UK supports non-custodial sentencing for OTs young offenders – White Paper
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The United Kingdom (UK) Government said it is in full support of helping its 14 Overseas Territories to find effective ways to deal with young offenders including using non-custodial sentencing where necessary and rehabilitation.