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UPDATE: Power restored to VG; other areas following accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Power has now been restored to Virgin Gorda and other affected areas today, August 23, 2013, according to BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) General Manager Leroy A.E. Abraham.
Construction worker accused of stealing coconuts; trespassing!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Raymond Wilkins vehemently protested his innocence when he appeared before the Magistrate’s court today, April 10, 2013 after being charged with stealing coconuts and trespassing on private property.
UPDATE: PS denies animals being starved at Paraquita Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Ronald Smith-Berkeley has denied that animals being kept at Paraquita Bay are being starved in any way.
Greenhouse project has to be completed- Hon. Pickering [photo display added]
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Kendrick D. Pickering has announced that Government is embarking on a major project to increase the agriculture sector for the Virgin Islands.
Safety of ocean vessels a priority for Biwater's water intake project
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Having resorted to its last water source for the generation and distribution of potable water supply to residents of Tortola, management of Biwater says careful consideration has been given to the safety of ocean-going vessels and the company's water system that will be constructed in the sea.
Tempers flare as gov’t officials meet farmers on water concerns
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Tempers flared and words were exchanged at various points as government officials met with a group of farmers yesterday, January 7, 2013 at Paraquita Bay to iron out issues concerning the lack of water in the area.
Water woes: Farmers without reliable water for over 4 months
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – The President of the Farmers on the Move group, Mr Khoy Smith, has disclosed that farmers at Paraquita Bay have been without a reliable source of water for over four months.
Farmers on the Move President ‘overwhelmed’ at Agri Tourism response
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Farmers on the Move President, Mr Khoy Smith was overwhelmed and surprised at the response of the first batch of ‘Agri Tourists’ that came to the island this past week.
Farmers on the Move reaps first crop from Paraquita Bay farm
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Farmers on the Move President Mr Khoy Smith disclosed today November 14, 2012 that the participants of the group’s recent short course in agriculture have reaped their first crop and agreed to give this to non-profit groups.
Raw sewage being flushed totally unacceptable! – Third District Representative
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser RA describes as totally unacceptable the fact that raw sewage continues to be flushed into the sea at Slaney.
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