Sea turtles rarely survive wounds inflicted by a boat’s propeller, according to Association of Reef Keepers Managing Director Dr. Shannon Gore. So when she got a phone call in late …
May 3, 2024
February 17, 2022
EDITORIAL: Shuttle service a good first step for traffic woes
Road Town traffic can be a nightmare, and it will only get worse as more remote workers return to their offices after the pandemic. We are therefore pleased that government …
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December 3, 2020
A ‘green’ house: HOA to go paperless
The year 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the restoration of the territory’s legislature, and as the year comes to a close members are taking action to make the House …
June 5, 2019
Governor: UK will not take over government
Governor Gus Jaspert emphasised the importance of environmentally sustainable practices during a press conference last Thursday at Government House. It was one of several points he made during the “Catch …
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November 29, 2018
Eco-levy cash caught in government debate
In April 2017, legislators passed the Environmental Protection and Tourism Improvement Fund Act, establishing a $10 levy for non-cruise-ship visitors entering the Virgin Islands. The law — which took effect …
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