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‘The potholes are too deep’- Opposition Leader
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has called on the government to find a way to “erase” the many potholes on the roads in the Virgin Islands.
Gov't owes asphalt company $$; Reason for bad roads- Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Residents have been complaining about the longstanding issue of bad roads throughout the territory and with the passage of the hurricanes in September 2017, they have gotten worse, causing damages to persons vehicles and even causing accidents.
‘I am well aware of all problems plaguing my District’- Hon Maduro-Caines
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Sixth District Representative and second term legislator Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has made it known that she is not oblivious to the issues being faced by her constituents and other persons, including the deplorable state of some roads, and that she continues to lobby for them to be addressed.
The worst road? Even trailers no match for water filled potholes
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotions and Representative for the Eighth District, Hon Marlon A. Penn, told residents a few days ago that he believes East End has the worst roads on Tortola.
Road fixed after SUV gets stuck
JOE'S Hill, Tortola, VI- It was yesterday, January 29, 2018 that this news site was alerted to a vehicle stuck in a deep hole on the side of the road that leads into the Paul P. Wattley Road from the foot of Joe's Hill, on Tortola.
Vehicle flips on Joe’s Hill
JOE'S HILL, Tortola, VI- Sometime after 9:00 AM this morning January 30, 2018 a Small SUV was seen flipped on its side in the area of Joe’s Hill, on the main island of Tortola.
Patch work on big West End pothole! Did JvD event make it possible?
WEST END, Tortola, VI- It was our newsroom that first and accurately reported on December 28, 2017 about a gigantic pothole located on West End, Tortola.
Police & DMV crackdown on hurricane damaged vehicles; hands tied, it’s the law
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continues its crackdown on the roads by giving tickets and warnings to vehicles they deem unsafe to drive, such as those that have no seat belts, broken front and rear view mirrors and lights, severely disfigured, and pose a danger to other motorists, the Department of Motors Vehicles (DMV) has weighed in.
More heavy showers predicted for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Unstable weather continues to affect the Virgin Islands, causing the already deplorable roadways across the territory to be even more of a challenge for motorists and pedestrians alike.
Oh, the gigantic potholes on the roads! Driving is a nightmare
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Blame it on hurricanes Irma and Maria, blame it on the floods of August 7 and 8, 2017, blame it on the heavy rains after the storms that cause many flash floods, blame it on raw sewage running in the streets of Road Town, East End and other parts for months, or blame it on the poor workmanship or Chinese equipment that help with the road works.