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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.
Building that houses Premier’s Office evacuated
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sometime this morning, March 19, 2025, occupants of Cutlass Tower, including public officers, reportedly evacuated the building due to an “emergency situation”.
WHO declares end to Covid-19 global emergency
LONDON, UK- The World Health Organisation (WHO) ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday, May 5, 2023, more than three years after its original declaration, and said countries should now manage the virus that killed more than 6.9 million people along with other infectious diseases.
Inexperienced Governor was calling the shots after Irma- Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says an inexperienced Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, mere days after arrival in the territory under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government, was ‘calling the shots’ in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017.
Local contractors urged to get ready for opportunities of new ‘procurement policy’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local contractors in the construction industry have been urged to get themselves in order to capitalise on the many opportunities that will be made available once a new procurement policy formulated by Government is implemented.
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.
UPDATE: ‘All clear’ issued @ Road Town Banco Popular
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After being evacuated from the bank along with others who rent space in the Banco Popular Building, in Road Town, the Virgin Islands Capital City, after 8:00 AM today November 30, 2015 all have been returned to the building.
TAA to the rescue! – Roadside assistance business launched
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI – “There is no need for anyone to be complaining that they have been stranded for long times not knowing who to call or where to go should they end up in an emergency with their vehicle because The Tortola Automobile Association (TAA) is the only 24 hour roadside assistance company in Tortola. We are new on the block.”
UPDATE: Man in stable condition after wounding in Scatliffe Alley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that a man is now reportedly in stable condition after receiving treatment at Peebles Hospital for a stab wound to the chest.
VISAR filling gap where Gov’t. is failing – R. T. O'Neal
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Leader of the Opposition and Ninth District Representative Hon. Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE said Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) is owed a debt of gratitude for its voluntary work, which fills a vital gap where Government is failing.
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