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May 21, 2021

Anegada without water for a day

After the transformer that powers Anegada’s water plant died on the morning of May 13, residents were left without water until later that night, said Gregory Levons, an Anegada resident …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 19, 2021

Work on Ralph T. O’neal Administration Complex continues

As repairs on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex continue, much of the western atrium has been demolished while contractors focus on ensuring the building is watertight, and tender documents …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
August 21, 2020

Sister islands get free shuttle service

The free shuttle service that since June has ferried residents through Road Town streets has been expanded to two sister islands, government announced Monday. Starting Monday, Virgin Gorda residents can …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 9, 2020

New taxi boss tapped to lead reforms

As the new director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, Jevuaghn Parsons will be responsible for conducting administrative hearings as officials continue to tighten regulations for the territory’s transportation-for-hire industry, …

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by Joey Waldinger

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