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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.
Gov't leaking reservoirs contribute greatly to water loss
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While many residents continue to opine about the lack of potable water supply, in many areas the Government is at fault.
ESHS cuts classes to half day today due to water shortage
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The largest public school in the (British) Virgin Islands, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has made a decision to cancel school for this afternoon, November 8, 2023, due to water shortage affecting the school.
St Croix farmers severely impacted by 'extreme' drought
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Drought on St Croix is a growing concern for farmers on the island and for the [US] VI Department of Agriculture (DoA), according to department officials, DoA Commissioner Positive Nelson said during a St Croix Coastal Zone Management (CZM) committee meeting Tuesday evening, March 21, 2023.
Pumps procured to ease water woes faced by Paraquita Bay farmers- Premier
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Government has moved a step closer to resolving the persistent water challenges faced by farmers at Paraquita Bay, as water pumps to be assigned to the wells in the community have now been procured.
Gov’t taking steps to issue land leases to farmers @ Paraquita Bay- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Noting that the Virgin Islands (VI) must produce as much food for itself as it as it can, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who has responsibility for agriculture, said his National Unity Government is taking some important steps in this regard.
Water shortage is a ‘weapon to punish’ Third District- Hon Fraser RA
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- As was expected the prolonged issue of water shortage in the Third District took front and centre stage at the Public Meeting called by its representative Hon Julian Fraser RA at Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre on October 20, 2016.
Anegada hit by water & fuel shortages
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – Without a reservoir, heavy rainfall or otherwise storage of water, residents of the sister island of Anegada say that they are in deep water woes as the government supply system is said to be down.
UPDATE: Hon Fraser says Hon Vanterpool assured 3rd District will get water!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of the Opposition and Representative for the Third District Honourable Julian Fraser RA said he is keeping his “fingers crossed” as he has heard from Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) on water relief for the people of the Third District.
Flock of sheep reports to EE Police Station!
EAST END, Tortola, VI- It seems the East End Police Station on the island of Tortola is now the centre for animals to make reports as following a story we did in November 2015 about a horse photographed visiting the station one night, a flock of sheep has since visited the facility.
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