With works under way across Tortola’s transportation network, several areas are currently closed to traffic, Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer announced Tuesday. “Although we planned to start these works …
November 21, 2024
August 30, 2024
Bidders to visit site of planned West End port today
Thanks to a recent green light from the Caribbean Development Bank, the procurement process for the construction of a new West End ferry terminal is moving ahead following years of …
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September 8, 2023
Gunshots reported in West End on Friday
Police received a report of gunshots in the West End area on Friday, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. Though police didn’t issue a public statement at the time, …
May 12, 2023
At dumpsite, ministers promise better, but incinerator still down
Seven days before the general election, Dr. Karl Dawson stood outside the House of Assembly to protest burning at the Pockwood Pond dump that had been sending clouds of acrid …
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September 6, 2022
Irma, then and now: Five years later
The Virgin Islands has transformed in the five years since it was devastated by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017. Scroll down to compare scenes photographed shortly after Irma to …
February 10, 2022
West End terminal designs unveiled
Some online commenters celebrated the possibility of soon getting a modern, 12,000- square-foot West End ferry terminal when updates were given at a public meeting on Feb. 6. “This will …
November 18, 2021
West End Community Centre completed
More than four years after Hurricane Irma damaged the West End Community Centre, the facility has been repaired with some $415,000 and handed over during a ceremony last week. Premier’s …
April 14, 2021
Sopers Hole is reborn
Opening a new business in the midst of a global pandemic may seem risky, but entrepreneurs in Sopers Hole, an area that has been recovering steadily from the devastation of …
July 9, 2020
West End terminal plans progressing
Government intends to use a portion of the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank recovery loan to build the long-awaited West End ferry terminal, and it is now seeking a consulting …
March 4, 2020
COMMENTARY — VI urged to stop open burning
Recycling aluminium cans, glass and plastic is a wonderful, positive first step! But let’s take the second step: Let’s stop open burning. The detrimental effects of open burning at Pockwood …
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January 29, 2020
LETTER — ‘Lights out’ along WE road
On the stretch of dark, curvy roadway between the non-operational incinerator and the turnoff for Zion Hill in West End, there are 10 solar-powered streetlights. Unbelievable, but only one light …
May 30, 2019
Fahie: West End port to open to international ferries by August
Premier Andrew Fahie vowed on Friday to get the West End port facility open to international ferries by Aug. 1, describing the situation during a House of Assembly sitting as …
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April 17, 2019
COMMENTARY — WE ferry dock seen as crucial
In terms of value for money, investment in the West End ferry terminal is the most critical tourism and seaport investment the Virgin Islands can make right now. Investment in …
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April 5, 2019
New plans unveiled for West End port
The new West End port of entry, various versions of which were proposed even before Hurricane Irma destroyed the existing structure, will be about 27,000 square feet under the latest …
October 31, 2018
Derelict boats to be removed from West End
Removal of derelict vessels will soon get under way in West End, according to Raman Bala, receiver of wrecks and acting director of the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry. Mr. Bala …
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September 7, 2018
‘We’ve got to do better than this:’ Residents speak out about trash fires
More than 40 residents showed up to a community meeting hosted by government on Tuesday night to voice their worry and anger about a string of recent dumpsite fires. The …
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August 3, 2018
Volunteer organisations beautify West End park
“Watch out for fire ants,” said artist and teacher Debi Carson last Thursday,handing paint rollers to three girls who used to be her art students in East End. “Some of …
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July 20, 2018
West End customs and immigration now housed in trailer
West End customs and immigration will be temporarily housed in a 20-foot trailer donated this week, according Anthony McMaster, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works. Meanwhile, designs …
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