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Jeremy W. Hodge Out! Kurt B. E. Hodge In! as PWD new Boss
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Sources close to the Ministry of Communications and Works have told our newsroom that Director of the Public Works Department (PWD) Mr Jeremy W Hodge has been removed from his post.
Section of Huntum’s Ghut road to be partially closed for remedial works- Hon Rymer
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Remedial drainage and road works are scheduled to begin on a section of the Huntum’s Ghut road tomorrow, Friday, August 29, 2025.
Hon Rymer announces zero customs duty on renewable & energy efficient products
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy-efficient products beginning September 1, 2025.
Assessments of road infrastructure ongoing but minimal impact from Erin reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Apart from the usual rock slides, and reports of a collapse road in the East End area, the Virgin Islands was spared major damages from the Category 5 Hurricane, Erin, which passed north of the Virgin Islands on Saturday, August 16, 2025, into Sunday morning, August 17, 2025.
Communications & Works Minister prepares VI for Tropical Storm Erin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Public Works Director, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, visited Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, and several districts on Tortola to assess preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Erin.
Colourful & well-participated August Monday Parade brightens Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August Monday Parade, a staple of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, coloured and hyped the streets of Road Town yesterday, August 4, 2025, and could be regarded as one that had one of the largest participations in recent times.
Gov’t declares water a ‘National Critical Priority’; Initial $8M to be allocated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, with Cabinet’s approval, has declared water a ‘National Critical Priority and will pump an initial eight million dollars towards immediate upgrades to the system.
Upper Main Street switches to 2-Way traffic today, June 1, 2025
MAIN STREET, Tortola VI- Today, June 1, 2025, has seen the return of two-way traffic along Upper Main Street- from the cemetery at Joe’s Hill to the Creque’s Building on Fleming Street-in Road Town, Tortola.
'We just need to acknowledge the increased airlift'- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has admonished the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), calling on them to focus on the good things that are happening in the territory.
Acting Premier blasts procurement laws for delaying urgent water repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is of the view the Territory’s procurement framework presents legislative hurdles that continue to frustrate critical infrastructure repairs, particularly in the water sector.
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