At the first sitting of the House of Assembly on Tuesday, an empty seat marked the absence of former National Democratic party Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool, who resigned last …
$876k contracted for road rehab with FDL Consult
In his last public contract signing ceremony as the minister of communications and works, Mark Vanterpool last week inked an $876,250 deal with St. Lucia-based FDL Consult. The firm, he …
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Road Town Fire Station being rebuilt
Repair work on the Road Town Fire Station, which was gutted during Hurricane Irma, is under way after government signed a contract worth nearly $800,000 with Quality Construction Limited, Communications …
One year later, some still struggling
Kennard Malley is still waiting to get his electricity restored. But before he does, he needs a roof. Mr. Malley, who works as a security guard at Nanny Cay, lived …
Ex-ports boss, minister feud over contracts claim
Last week, Communications and Works Minister Mark Vanterpool told House of Assembly members that Al Henley, the former acting managing director of the BVI Ports Authority, awarded more than $2 …
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Human rights commission on House of Assembly agenda
Lawmakers plan to debate and vote on the Human Rights Commissions Act 2018 in the House of Assembly sitting scheduled to begin today. The commission — which is provided for …
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Disney Cruise Line to return to Tortola in August
On Aug. 28, Disney Cruise Line will return to the Virgin Islands for the first time in nearly a year, when the Disney Fantasy will dock in Tortola Pier Park, …
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Parade welcomes back gold medallist Kyron McMaster and fellow athletes
Hundreds of Virgin Islands residents took joyously to the streets on Friday afternoon to welcome home 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kyron McMaster and his fellow athletes, who waved from …
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Pickering heads to UK for Brexit Joint Ministerial Council
Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering departed the territory on Sunday to serve in Premier Dr. Orlando Smith’s stead during the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in the United Kingdom, according to …
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