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January 31st, 2025
Sea Cows Bay’s new ‘roller coaster road’ all part of the plan—PWD Director

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI—As the Ministry of Communications and Works pushes ahead with extensive roadworks across the territory, Director of Public Works Department Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, during a site visit in Parham Town on January 29, 2025, clarified the necessity of the elevated road sections, particularly in areas like Sea Cows Bay, where concerns have been raised about their height.

January 28th, 2025
Water & Sewerage Dept customers can pay bills online from Feb 1

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Customers of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) in the Virgin Islands will soon enjoy the convenience of paying their bills online, with the Ministry of Communications and Works launching its online payment portal on Monday, January 27, 2025.

January 1st, 2025
20 complete Leak Detection Workshop led by Water Research Centre

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twenty (20) participants from the Water and Sewage Department, Department of Facilities Management, Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, and His Majesty's Prison have completed a comprehensive Leak Detection Workshop organised by the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Works and led by Water Research Centre (WRc).

December 21st, 2024
More ‘modern’ roads for the VI- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Minister for Communications and Works, has revealed a more modern road infrastructure is coming for the Virgin Islands (VI).

December 10th, 2024
BVIAA ‘intentional’ about improving access to intra-regional travel- Hon Rymer

TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has been intentional in stepping up to bring more airlines into the Virgin Islands to increase the availability of intra-regional travel.

November 27th, 2024
Disney Treasure makes inaugural call to VI with 2978 passengers & 1713 crew

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Territory welcomed the Disney Treasure to Tortola today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

November 25th, 2024
Road works to continue this week- Works Minister

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said road works throughout the Territory continue this week.

November 24th, 2024
'Let us all commit to driving responsibly'- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has emphasised the importance of safe driving practices and is urging motorists to exercise extreme caution on the Territory’s roads.

November 22nd, 2024
Hon Kye M. Rymer is new Chair of Caribbean Meteorological Council

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has taken over the chairmanship of the Caribbean Meteorological Council (CMC).

November 21st, 2024
Road works to be halted during rush hours- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief now that Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a temporary suspension of ongoing roadworks during peak traffic hours to address significant congestion observed in Sea Cows Bay.

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