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Oil Nut Bay gives $5K to assist wheelchair bound female to walk again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was some 23 years ago that Rayah N.B. Fonseca was struck by a car at Brandy Wine Bay on Tortola. She was five years old then and has been wheelchair-bound since.
Taddy Bay Airport closed for runway rehabilitation
TADDY BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda International Airport (Taddy Bay Airport) on Virgin Gorda has been temporarily closed to all fixed-wing operations.
Final phase of Fish Bay road works begin; Road closed
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the Government of Virgin Islands (VI) moves to mitigate flooding in the area.
RT Fire Station to receive boost in external security features– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said with the latest upgrades to the Road Town Fire station, more upgrades will come to boost external security measures for the Fire Headquarters.
Contractor awarded $300K contract to repair AG's Residence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on a local contractor who was awarded the contract valued at $331,862.53 to repair the Attorney General’s Residence to remain on budget and on schedule.
VG airport runway to be rehabilitated
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The runway at Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda has been identified for a facelift.
Only one police officer assigned to JVD in height of tourist season
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – With the Jost van Dyke Police Station in a state of disrepair, there is urgent need for rehabilitation work to be done on the facility.
EXCLUSIVE: Asiyah Mahoney continues to recover in the US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Since her accident on the morning of February 1, 2014, Asiyah Mahoney has been on the long and difficult road to recovery in the United States and it is still unclear when doctors there will allow her to travel home.
Works Minister complains of red tape with CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has revealed that government has been experiencing difficulty with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan of $15.6M which was approved in May, 2012.
Signing of Engineering Contract paves way for works under $15.6M CDB loan
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The $15.6M Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Rehabilitation Infrastructure Loan Project seems to be in the all clear now with the signing of an engineering contract between Government and FDL Consult Inc of St. Lucia on Friday March 15, 2013. This now paves the way for a 30-month long road rehabilitation works, in addition to extensive drainage projects at Virgin Gorda.

