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It’s about time. Kudos to the Recovery and Development Agency, the government, contractors and everyone else who worked together to finally complete the new Elmore Stoutt High School buildings. As …
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A new school semester is starting in an exciting way for students at Elmore Stoutt High School as they become the first to attend class at newly opened buildings on …
Amid rain and wind that lasted much of the week, leaders and other community members reflected on the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Irma, with a largely virtual remembrance of how …
“I would say we have a lot to be proud of,” Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said during a recent press conference when asked about the upcoming fifth anniversary of …
Continue reading “VI has come a ‘long’ way with recovery, but some still struggling”
It is great news that a resident has agreed to donate $4 million to help with the construction of badly needed new buildings on the Elmore Stoutt High School campus. However, …
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As the Covid-19 crisis has decimated the economy in recent months, leaders have sought to counter the dismal outlook while rolling out more than $10 million worth of contracts under …
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At government’s request, the Recovery and Development Agency has cancelled the tender process for repairing the pavilion of the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground, the final component of the sports arena’s …
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The Recovery and Development Agency signed an Oct. 28 contract worth more than $170,000 for the construction of two new temporary housing units on Jost Van Dyke, and the upgrading …
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