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Ground breaks for YEP building @ Handsome Bay on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- It was labelled a “Red Letter Day” in Virgin Gorda yesterday, March 23, 2024, when ground was broken for a building to house the Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) at Handsome Bay on Virgin Gorda.
VG water woes being caused by inadequate plant production– Hon Kye M. Rymer
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has attributed the current water woes on Virgin Gorda to inadequate production of water, the inadequacy of the distribution system, and Sargassum Seaweed infiltration.
Seaweed buildup causes ‘foul odour’ to come through taps on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Director of the Water and Sewage Department Mr Brian Davis said his department has addressed the situation on Virgin Gorda where residents were encountering a foul odour emanating from their taps.
Major wildfire averted on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A major wildfire was averted yesterday, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on Virgin Gorda after volunteers came together to take the situation under control.
Gov’t depts on VG abandoned & forgotten; WSD a good example!
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - It is well known that the Sister Islands are treated badly and for the most part, ignored by the Tortola based Government of the Virgin Islands (VI).
VG resident complains about ‘chemical fumes’ from neighbour’s sewerage system
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A resident of the Handsome Bay community in Virgin Gorda complained bitterly of her health being adversely affected by “chemical fumes” allegedly emanating from a neighbour’s "bio-safe" sewerage system.
Tyrone Noble laid to rest
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Gorda resident Tyrone Noble, who lost his life by drowning after the kayak he was in capsized in waters off Handsome Bay on April 4, 2013 was laid to rest on Saturday April 20, 2013.
UPDATE: Wife warned Noble against going fishing - Mother-in-law
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The tragic death of Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda resident Tyrone Noble has taken a hard hit on the community as he is said to have been one of the friendliest persons around.
Three homeless following fire in VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Three persons are now homeless following a fire at an apartment building in Handsome Bay, Virgin Gorda last evening January 2, 2013.