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Gov’s swearing-in reportedly prevented ambulance from easy access to ESHS
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was on Monday, January 29, 2024, when the United Kingdom's appointed Governor Daniel Pruce was being sworn in at the High Court, that certain roads around the House of Assembly building were closed.
Motorist urged to exercise caution in Free Bottom & Port Purcell area
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Motorists in the Virgin Islands (VI) are being urged to exercise caution in a number of areas in the coming days, as a number of works will commence in those areas.
After much public outcry, sewer & road works start in East End
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- After much outcry over the long-standing issues of sewerage on the streets and the deplorable state of the roads on the eastern end of Tortola, the public can expect some amount of relief soon.
Motor scooter/bike riders urged to obey road works signs
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has made a special appeal to scooter and motorbike riders in the territory, urging them to obey traffic signs and procedures at the various areas where roads have been closed to facilitate repairs.
Hon Hubert O’Neal begs VG for patience
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A day after many residents of the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda railed up about the unannounced closure of a section of Lee Road as it was being dug up, Ninth District Representative Dr The Honourable Hubert O’Neal surfaced with an apology for the discomfort residents and businesses have been enduring.
‘Unannounced’ Lee Road closure on VG upsets residents
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Some residents of Virgin Gorda have been left fuming after what they alleged was an announced closure of Lee Road in the Valley to facilitate road works.
RT traffic nightmare continues; Road closure announced
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In most modem and developed countries, main road constructions or rehabilitation, especially in the capital cities, take place at nights when traffic is slow so that dust, wear and tear on automobiles and accidents could be at a minimum.
Motorists, residents outraged with high-day road closure in SCB
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The unfinished road work in the Sea Cows Bay area of Tortola has been ongoing for almost three months.
"I think we were fortunate to experience the storm without much damage" - Hon. Vanterpool.
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Now that tropical storm Isaac has come, seen and did not conquer, persons around the island are grateful that much damage has not been caused to the infrastructure in place. None may be more grateful however, than residents of West End, in the south western area of Tortola.