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May 30th, 2025
'We just need to acknowledge the increased airlift'- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has admonished the people of the Virgin Islands (VI), calling on them to focus on the good things that are happening in the territory.

May 23rd, 2025
UNOPS visits VI for first time on exploratory mission

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A team from the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is currently in the Virgin Islands (VI) on an exploratory mission.

April 25th, 2025
'We will deliver' on ports improvements for Anegada- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to delivering improved port infrastructure to the people of Anegada, citing the principle of equity and the pressing need to serve both residents and the tourism sector.

April 18th, 2025
Roadworks to increase in 2nd/3rd quarter of 2025- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said that while the funds are available for roadworks territory-wide, there is a process and work will be amped up in the second or third quarter of 2025.

March 10th, 2025
‘$2.5M dedicated to upgrading our schools’ in 2025- Hon de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands will be investing more than two million dollars this year in the upgrading of the Territory’s schools.

February 10th, 2025
No rush to withdraw $$ from $100M loan- Premier Wheatley

FAT HOG's BAY, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in providing much-needed clarity on the status of the $100 million loan secured by the government, and addressing concerns about its allocation, spending, and transparency, said it is being amalgamated into a consolidated spending agenda for the administration, adding that there is no rush to access the funds to attract unnecessary interest payments.

January 31st, 2025
Sea Cows Bay’s new ‘roller coaster road’ all part of the plan—PWD Director

PARHAM TOWN, Tortola, VI—As the Ministry of Communications and Works pushes ahead with extensive roadworks across the territory, Director of Public Works Department Mr Jeremy W. Hodge, during a site visit in Parham Town on January 29, 2025, clarified the necessity of the elevated road sections, particularly in areas like Sea Cows Bay, where concerns have been raised about their height.

December 21st, 2024
More ‘modern’ roads for the VI- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), Minister for Communications and Works, has revealed a more modern road infrastructure is coming for the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 20th, 2024
'We planned to start these works weeks ago'- Hon Rymer on road works

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “We greatly appreciate your cooperation and patience as we strive to improve our infrastructure," Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has stated regarding road works across Tortola.

October 31st, 2024
Historic Loan Signing Ceremony!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, October 31, 2024, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), made history by signing the largest loan agreement in the Virgin Islands’ history—a $100 million facility with CIBC First Caribbean Bank (Cayman) Limited.

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