Shade from the canopy of mangroves at the Roger Downing Mangrove Boardwalk gave volunteers some reprieve from the hot sun on Sunday morning as they worked to improve the path. …
October 10, 2025
May 27, 2025
Reservoir planned for Paraquita Bay farmers
The farmers of Paraquita Bay are one step closer to getting a reservoir to help address their water challenges, leaders said. On May 13, government officials signed a $224,639 deal …
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February 27, 2025
One guilty, one freed in murder of senior
Nearly four years after 67-year-old Catherine Pickering was gunned down while her daughter was robbed at their home in Paraquita Bay, about a dozen spectators sat in High Court on …
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February 21, 2025
Still no date set for East End sewer
Government has allocated $2 million in this year’s budget to continue work on the long-delayed sewer system in East End and Long Look, and more funds could be made available …
August 2, 2024
Marine camp adds ‘advanced’ level
For Ryan Donovan, the Kids and the Sea summer programme is more than just a day camp. It’s a training ground for a potential career. “It’s a very good experience,” …
April 18, 2024
Burt Point sewage plant back online
The Burt Point sewage treatment plant is operational again for the first time since it sustained major damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Extensive repairs on the facility were completed …
October 30, 2023
EDITORIAL: Sewer contracts are progress, but leaders must stay focused
We were heartened by the latest round of contracts signed to advance the much-delayed sewerage project in East End/Long Look, where residents have long suffered from untreated waste running in …
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October 28, 2023
East End roads to get better. Here’s how:
The road between Hodges Creek and Paraquita Bay will get a much-needed facelift by late April after government awarded a $2.3 million contract to Northam Construction for road rehabilitation, officials …
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October 5, 2023
Paraquita desal plant to be handed over in 2030
The Paraquita Bay water plant will be handed over to government in November 2030, according to Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer. Mr. Rymer provided updates on the facility while …
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July 5, 2023
Pump station in works for EE/LL sewerage
New work is set to get under way soon on the Long Swamp section of the East End/Long Look Sewerage Project, one of the new government’s first steps in delivering …
March 17, 2023
Minister pledges to finalise land transfer to college
Twenty years after the government procured 134 acres of land on behalf of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, only 13 acres have been transferred to the school, Natural Resources and …
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April 8, 2022
Making waves on World Water Day
Pointing from the shores of Paraquita Bay to the nearby water plant, then all the way to the top of Sabbath Hill, Kevon Smith showed the journey of how saltwater …
August 25, 2021
Pipe laid as EE sewerage project starts
The Covid-19 pandemic has hampered numerous infrastructure projects in the territory by causing raw material shortages, delaying supply shipments, and limiting working hours. But progress nevertheless has been made, including …
May 6, 2021
Farmers week culminates in fair
“Look! Look! I’ve never seen it before!” exclaimed a girl as she excitedly pointed to a peacock. It was one of many animals at the Saturday fair in Paraquita Bay …
April 22, 2021
Woman dies after being shot during a robbery at her home
Violent crimes continue to roil the territory, as a string of robberies in recent weeks has led up to the death of Catherine Pickering, 67, who became the ninth person …
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February 24, 2021
Recyclables burn in Paraquita Bay fire
All that remained of about eight months of hard work were two piles of still-smouldering rubble yesterday afternoon. Green VI reported that a fire the evening of Feb. 23 spared …
November 6, 2020
Man hospitalised after Sunday night stabbing
George Legair, 29, of Virgin Gorda, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in relation to a stabbing on Sunday near a bar in Paraquita Bay, Police Information Officer Diane …
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August 11, 2020
Privy Council ruling could cost VI $30 million
After spending more than six years in court and seven figures in legal fees, Chuck Peterson said a tear came to his eye this month when he won his case …
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January 2, 2019
As eco-law delayed, mangroves and wetlands left exposed
Government officials recently threatened to fine a South African businessman who removed a large swath of mangroves and other vegetation from the Paraquita Bay lagoon as part of efforts to …
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December 25, 2018
Mangrove removal sparks outcry, but yacht buyer says he had gov’t permission
After a backhoe cleared a wide swath of mangroves and other vegetation as part of efforts to remove a grounded yacht from the Paraquita Bay lagoon last month, government has …
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May 11, 2018
Volunteers with boats needed to help clean Diet Coke cans
Residents have cleaned up most of the thousands of cans of Diet Coke that washed ashore recently near Paraquita Bay, but volunteers with boats are still needed to help reach …
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April 30, 2018
Thousands of Diet Cokes wash ashore on Tortola
Thousands of cans of Diet Coke have washed ashore on the beach near Paraquita Bay, and residents are scratching their heads trying to figure out where they came from and …
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