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Cabinet endorses airport runway extension length of 7,000 ft- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After months of analysis, technical work, and stakeholder consultations, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reported that Cabinet has accepted and approved the recommendation of the Outline Business Case for the airport expansion project as of October 1, 2025.
Airport expansion ‘idea’ to be explored @ BVI Ideas Fest 2025
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- One of the topics to be discussed by thoughtful minds at the upcoming BVI Ideas Festival 2025 on Peter Island will be the proposed expansion of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Taxpayers incurring over $2m each year in rent- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC) renovation project, stating that his ministry continues to work closely with all contractors and stakeholders involved.
Premier Wheatley & Hon Rymer in UK for tourism 'opportunities & partnerships'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), accompanied by the Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), is on a short visit to the United Kingdom (UK) to "engage in preliminary discussions on tourism opportunities and partnerships".
Jeremy W. Hodge Out! Kurt B. E. Hodge In! as PWD new Boss
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Sources close to the Ministry of Communications and Works have told our newsroom that Director of the Public Works Department (PWD) Mr Jeremy W Hodge has been removed from his post.
Section of Huntum’s Ghut road to be partially closed for remedial works- Hon Rymer
HUNTUM’S GHUT, Tortola, VI- Remedial drainage and road works are scheduled to begin on a section of the Huntum’s Ghut road tomorrow, Friday, August 29, 2025.
Hon Rymer announces zero customs duty on renewable & energy efficient products
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced that the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved zero customs duty for renewable energy and energy-efficient products beginning September 1, 2025.
Assessments of road infrastructure ongoing but minimal impact from Erin reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Apart from the usual rock slides, and reports of a collapse road in the East End area, the Virgin Islands was spared major damages from the Category 5 Hurricane, Erin, which passed north of the Virgin Islands on Saturday, August 16, 2025, into Sunday morning, August 17, 2025.
Communications & Works Minister prepares VI for Tropical Storm Erin
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Public Works Director, Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, visited Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, and several districts on Tortola to assess preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Erin.
Colourful & well-participated August Monday Parade brightens Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The August Monday Parade, a staple of the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, coloured and hyped the streets of Road Town yesterday, August 4, 2025, and could be regarded as one that had one of the largest participations in recent times.
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