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Acting Premier blasts procurement laws for delaying urgent water repairs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Acting Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is of the view the Territory’s procurement framework presents legislative hurdles that continue to frustrate critical infrastructure repairs, particularly in the water sector.
CGB beach 'filled with chairs; Impossible to get any space'- Resident complains
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A growing concern among Virgin Islanders about restricted access to public beaches has drawn an official response from Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3), reaffirming this should not be the case.
Revamping gaming laws key to unlocking VI's horse racing potential- Deputy Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— A revamp of existing legislation is at the heart of Deputy Premier and Minister for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, Honourable Julian Fraser RA’s (R3) renewed efforts to revitalise horse racing in the Virgin Islands.
Free entry not yet possible for emancipation festival— Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI—The annual Emancipation Festival cannot yet be free to the public, given the unavoidable financial burden involved in staging the event, according to Junior Minister for Culture and Tourism, Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4).
Census delay blocking vital aid for VI- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has reiterated calls for the urgent completion of the Virgin Islands’ national census, lamenting that the lack of updated population data is significantly hindering the Territory’s access to critical international aid and development resources.
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.
Law enforcement review should be ‘approached with unity’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the recommendations listed in the second volume of the law enforcement review must be tackled with unity.
Hon de Castro hopeful designs for new ASPS will be made public soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— "Very soon, I am hopeful that we will be able to come to the public with the design and ultimately move towards construction later sometime this year.”
'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.
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