Margaritaville is not likely to start operating in the British Virgin Islands until perhaps the next two years; this as Government charts new plans for the building that was to be constructed at Tortola Pier Park to house the multi-national […]
Category: Development
Seven Seas promises ‘long term’ partnership
AquaVenture – the parent company of Seven Seas Water – said it is committed to being an effective long-term partner to the government of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Seven Seas, which made the declaration in a press statement this […]
Walwyn: I did not contradict the premier
Minister of Education Myron Walwyn has moved to clarify comments he made this week regarding China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and its possible involvement in a project to extend the runway at the state-owned Terrence B Lettsome International Airport. Walwyn […]
Force main pipes being installed – Disruptions on road
Government Information Service (press release) – Phase II of the Force Main on the East End road continues this week for the installation of force main pipes from Paraquita Bay to Long Swamp. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the […]
Power outages expected as new system undergoes test
Government Information Service (press release) – The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) commenced final preliminary testing of the new Wartsila Generators as part of the Phase V Power Development Programme at the Pockwood Pond Power Station. Minister for Communications […]
Bad timing: Sharie DeCastro against airport project
While questioning if the government has been managing the territory’s finances responsibly, member of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Sharie DeCastro said she has ‘grave concerns’ about the proposed extension of the runway at Terrence B Lettsome International Airport. […]
Vanterpool to show DeCastro ‘value for money’
Minister of Communication and Works Mark Vanterpool said he is prepared to meet with a former election candidate of the opposition party to prove to her that he has achieved ‘value for money’ in relation to the $16 million road […]
DeCastro on roads: Where is the value for money?
Former general election candidate of the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Sharie DeCastro has questioned whether the territory received value for money in relation to a multi-million dollar road repair project being undertaken by Government. Minister of Communication and Works […]
