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Water disruption for 4 hours in RT today to fix broken pipeline- W&SD
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of Tortola are notified that the water supply will be shut off in the Road Town area from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM today, Tuesday, August 15, 2023.
VI received $965k EU grant to support local environment – Hon Turnbull
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has announced that the European Union and their partners Expertise France, have provided the Virgin Islands (VI) with a grant in the amount of 927,890 Euros or approximately $965,000 US dollars through the Overseas Countries and Territories’ Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme - RESEMBID.
VI's water quality monitoring programme to be strengthened - Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour has received a €927,980 (approx. $933,189) grant from the European Union (EU) through Expertise France to improve the water quality testing capabilities in the Virgin Islands (BVI) according to subject Minister of Natural Resources and Labour, Hon Melvin M. Turnbull (R2).
HoA: Hon Fraser to ask for CoI cost & Governor’s legal fees
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, March 10, 2022, the House of Assembly (HoA) will convene its Second Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands.
Zion Hill Reservoir to be dismantled
ZION HILL, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is continuing its upgrade of its water distribution network as it works to ensure residents across the territory have access to a reliable supply of potable water.
Paraquita Bay farmers now have 24-hour water supply- Dr the Hon Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Farmers in Paraquita Bay can now breathe a sigh of relief since the vexing problem of lack of water, which has plagued them for years, is finally resolved.
Gov't grants 3-month grace period on water disconnections
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is offering a grace period of three months on the disconnections of water service to customers of the Water and Sewerage Department.
Steady water supply finally returns to Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Residents and businesses in Carrot Bay and the surrounding communities can once again enjoy a steady supply of potable water with the completion of restoration works on the reservoir that services that area.
SOLD! Florida-based Seven Seas Water has purchased Biwater (BVI)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our news room from our team of reporters is that Florida based Seven Seas Water Corporation, a division of AquaVenture Holdings, has been identified as the company that has purchased the Biwater operations in the Virgin Islands.
Capoon's Bay to experience 5-day water disruption
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Residents of certain sections of Capoon's Bay are to brace themselves for a five-day disruption of water supply to their homes and businesses along with the disruption of the free flow of traffic in the area as the Water and Sewerage Department embarks on a major pipe relocation project in the area.

