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Gov’t providing free transportation services due to road closure in Hodge’s Creek
HODGE’S CREEK, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that transportation services will be provided to residents in the East End and Paraquita Bay/Hodge's Creek areas during the temporary road closure in Hodge's Creek.
New minimum wage takes effect November 30, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands (VI) will officially come into effect on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Exercise caution in Pasea Estate Area
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is notified that traffic lights in the Pasea Estate area are currently malfunctioning. Works are being done to rectify the issue while preparations to procure new devices are made.
New Work Permit Labour Clearance takes immediate effect
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is informed that effective immediately; new-approved full-time work permits will be issued a clearance valid for six (6) months instead of the previous three (3) months.
‘Be on lookout for circulating US counterfeit notes’- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging businesses and banks to be on the lookout for circulating US counterfeit notes in denominations of $20, $50 and $100.
Public schools reopen ‘Online’ Thursday, January 6, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Due to the increase in active COVID-19 cases in the Virgin Islands, it comes as no surprise that there will be no face-to-face schooling beginning this Lent term.
‘Unannounced’ Lee Road closure on VG upsets residents
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Some residents of Virgin Gorda have been left fuming after what they alleged was an announced closure of Lee Road in the Valley to facilitate road works.

