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Gov’t undertakes emergency ghut clearing in anticipation of adverse weather
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In anticipation of adverse weather this week, teams at the Ministry for Communications and Works have undertaken work to ensure ghuts have been cleared ahead of expected rains.
Anegada District Officer left to clear animal faeces @ community centre- Flax-Charles
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- It was at the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Meeting to examine the 2023 Budget last month that the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Agriculture and Fisheries and Territorial Member Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles inquired about the cleaning of the Community Centres, particularly on the Sister Islands and specific to Anegada.
PHOTO of the Day: Hon Turnbull takes bush cutting into his hands
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Second District Representative, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) for the second time has taken bush cutting into his own hands, to clear areas in his District with the help of community-spirited individuals.
BVI Red Cross, Green VI & DWM team up for SCB Cleanup
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - As part of the Sea Cows Bay Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (EVCA) process, the BVI Red Cross teamed up with Green VI and the Department of Waste Management for a community cleanup on December 2020.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shantell Forbes
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While most 22-year-olds are obsessed with social media and other social activities, Young Professional Ms Shantell Forbes says she is channelling her energies into building her brand and growing her business.
Gov’t looking to re-establish Litter Warden Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his Earth Day, April 22, 2019, announcement to lead the charge for a comprehensive clean-up of the Virgin Islands (VI), Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says legislation is on the way to protect the environment with plans for the re-establishment of the Litter Warden Programme.
Earth Day 2019: Premier wants more citizens cleaning
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says in the drive to 'walk the walk' of environmental care in the Virgin Islands (VI), he is looking to mobilize more cleaning and community groups across the Territory.
Students lead beach cleanup efforts
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI - Today, Saturday, April 13, 2019, a group of seven students from the St. George’s Secondary School (SGSS) along with their biology teacher, Ms Makeba Joseph, came together to show some care for the environment as part of an initiative under their school’s environmental programme.
Belle Vue youth ordered to clean jail cells, vehicles @ RT Police Station
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Damion Scatliffe, 22, found himself the recipient of an unusual brand of punishment from the local courts when he was ordered, among other things, to clean the Road Town Police Station after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis.
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