After closing the road in Pasea over the weekend, government has completed badly needed sewerage works in the area for now, but more are needed nearby, according to Transportation, Works …
April 15, 2022
March 18, 2022
EDITORIAL: East End bridge was a warning sign
The sudden recent discovery of severe damage to a bridge in East End is a troubling warning sign that should make the government review its approach to maintaining road infrastructure …
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March 14, 2022
EDITORIAL: East End bridge a warning sign
The sudden discovery of severe damage to a bridge in East End is a troubling warning sign that should make the government review its approach to maintaining road infrastructure across …
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December 15, 2021
Government aims for growth in 2022 budget
Two contrasting pictures of the territory’s economic future emerged during the budget debate this week in the House of Assembly. Government legislators described 2021 as a successful year despite the …
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March 18, 2021
Water and Sewerage Department spending $22 million a year to subsidise water operations
As the Water and Sewerage Department struggles with leaks and other issues, it has been paying about $27 million to its water suppliers each year even though it makes only …
January 21, 2021
Government ministers hit the road
Virgin Islands culture and art were central during a week of community meetings hosted by government ministers throughout the territory, but leaders also addressed issues including the development of Road …
December 22, 2020
Jost Van Dyke gets new jetty terminal with office space and tourism amenities
More than three years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the wooden welcome centre at the Dog Hole Jetty on Jost Van Dyke, a permanent structure has been built in its place. …
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December 17, 2020
Long-awaited District 7 road completed
On Saturday morning residents of the Seventh District celebrated the reopening of an access road they say has been needed for 30 years. Brady Ghut Road, located near Hodges Creek, …
May 7, 2020
Carrot Bay, Zion Hill water systems to be repaired
Infrastructure on Tortola took the spotlight this afternoon as contracts worth $2.5 million to repair the Carrot Bay and Zion Hill water systems were signed at the Recovery and Development …
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October 25, 2019
‘Pedestrian friendly capital’ promised in Road Town
A comprehensive traffic study is in the works with an eye toward easing congestion and turning Road Town into a “pedestrian friendly capital,” Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer …
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