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Gov’t invites tenders for ‘reconfiguration’ of office space @ Fish Bay & Waterfront Drive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting separate tenders for the reconfiguration of office space for Clarence Thomas Ltd Building in Fish Bay and at Luna Tower on Waterfront Drive on Tortola.
‘The issue of water woes is multifaceted’- Fmr W&SD Director Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Appearing on the International Morning Braff Show on Tola Radio 100.5 FM on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, with Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ and controversial talk show host Cindy Rosan, former Director of the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) Julian Willock has weighed in on the water woes affecting the territory.
$2.3M contract signed for road rehab from Hodge’s Creek to Paraquita Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A contract to the value of $2,386, 015.00 has been inked between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Northam Construction Ltd for the "comprehensive" rehabilitation of the roadway from Hodge’s Creek to Paraquita Bay in the Seventh District on Tortola.
Divorced from justice but not separated from the people
Alred C. Frett
I am Forever Grateful, & Offer Thanks to you the People:
It may be flattering for persons to praise my last Articles as Master Pieces, but the truth is, the things I am saying now are what I have been saying all along… It’s merely a matter of speaking Truth to Power, in order to provide Truth for the Youth... It’s also okay for those who differ with me and call me a Hypocrite, because I promote the full employment of V-Islanders, even as I support the Rights of employed Non-Belongers.
BVI Airports Authority celebrates Air Traffic Controllers
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI-Air Traffic Controllers at the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) were recognised for their invaluable contributions when the [British] Virgin Islands observed International Air Traffic Control Day on October 20, 2023.
VI receives $500K insurance payout for damages from TS Philippe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Ministry of Finance has announced that the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has received a payout of US$552,297 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to assist in recovery efforts following the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe on October 4, 2023.
HoA to meet Oct 31; Formation of PAC expected to be on agenda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The formation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is expected to be on the Order Paper when legislators return to the House of Assembly next week.
Project underway to review use of farmland @ Paraquita Bay
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is informing farmers using agricultural plots on the Paraquita Bay Estate that a project is underway to review the use of the land and demonstrate sustainable land farming practices on eligible livestock and crop farms on the estate.
Digicel Business empowers VI with Digital Transformation & Cyber Security workshops
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Digicel Business, a leading telecommunications and technology provider, partnered with the Digicel Protect Team and Symptai to host a dynamic dual-purpose event in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
Digicel Business strengthens cyber defenses during Cyber Security Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world embraces the digital era, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Digicel Business reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding businesses of all sizes with cutting-edge cyber solutions.