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Business case supports airport expansion project- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A full-fledged study into the potential expansion of the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island has attested to its feasibility.
5-year driver’s licences coming; Medical checkups required @ age 80- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The Virgin Islands’ transportation architecture is slated for an upgrade, according to Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), who has announced proposed changes to the Road Traffic Act, with a focus on embracing technology and extending the validity of driver’s licences.
Rehab of R.T. O’Neal Admin Complex projected for 2026/27 completion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— More than $10 million has been committed to the rehabilitation of Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex, with approximately $8 million already spent. The new completion timeline is now set for either 2026 or 2027, the latest.
‘We not hearing much bragadam when we drive these days'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Speaking on Virgin Islands Voice on April 16, 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has commended his Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) for the progress he has made with addressing the state of the roads in the territory.
Hon Rymer to lead VI delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) will lead a delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.
West End Ferry Terminal Project faces review as bids soar $79M over budget
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—With the lowest submissions of bids for the New West End Ferry Terminal Project far exceeding the project’s estimated budget of $15 million, an immediate reassessment of the project’s scope and requirements is being done.
VI gov't already in talks with USVI over proposed tariffs- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of the Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr requesting an emergency session of the USVI legislature to deliberate on a proposed 25% tariff on imports coming from the Virgin Islands (VI), the VI government isn't rolling over and playing dead.
Hon Rymer urges road safety following Hodge's Creek accident
HODGE'S CREEK, Tortola, VI- Acting Premier and Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has called on residents to use the roadways with care and caution, following an accident at Hodge's Creek on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Hon Fraser @ the VI wheel! Is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) away from the Territory until February 23, 2025, Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) is Acting Premier.
American Airlines operated a recorded 6 flights to VI on Saturday
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands announced on Saturday, February 1, 2025, that American Airlines successfully operated six flights to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport.
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