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Main Street To Close On Saturday, December 20

Friday, 19 December 2014 - 11:00am

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that Main Street, from the turn-off on Caldwell Street to the junction in front of Smith Gore will be closed on Saturday, December 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon to vehicular traffic.

The purpose of this closure is to trim and remove the trees in that area.  Motorists and pedestrians are being asked to use alternative routes. 

The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time. 

Boo Bay Drive To Close On Saturday, December 20

Thursday, 18 December 2014 - 4:15pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the road along Boo Bay Drive between Tortola Department Store and Commerce House will be closed on Saturday, December 20 to vehicular traffic.  Road works will begin at 7:00 a.m. and are expected to last all day.

The purpose of this road closure is to fill and grade the road.

Motorists are asked to use alternative routes. 

The Ministry sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time. 

Closure Of Government Offices For Holiday Season

Wednesday, 17 December 2014 - 5:00pm

The Deputy Governor’s Office is informing the public that Government offices will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24 and again at 1:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31.  Exceptions however apply to departments with staff that provide essential services.  

The office regrets any inconvenience caused and wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

East End Road To Close In The Evenings Until December 15

Saturday, 13 December 2014 - 10:15am

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the Blackburn Highway from Parham Town to the Queen Elizabeth Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic nightly from Saturday, December 13 to Monday, December 15 between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Department Of Motor Vehicles Offices To Close Early December 19

Friday, 12 December 2014 - 2:45pm

The Department of Motor Vehicles is informing the public that its offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed early on Friday, December 19.  The Tortola Office will close at 1:00 pm and the Virgin Gorda Office will close at 12:00 pm. 

Normal business hours will resume on Monday, December 22.

The Department apologises for any inconvenience caused.  For more information, please call the Department of Motor Vehicles at 468-4080.

Department Of Motor Vehicles Offices To Close On December 10

Tuesday, 9 December 2014 - 1:45pm

The Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding the public that its offices on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed on Wednesday, December 10 to allow the staff to attend a general staff meeting and a Customer Service Workshop. 

Registered And Licensed Electricians To Close Off Inspections For 2014

Tuesday, 9 December 2014 - 9:30am

The Electrical Inspection Unit is advising all registered and licensed Electricians that the close off dates for carrying out electrical/mechanical inspections for the remainder of the year is Wednesday, December 17 on the sister islands and Friday, December 19 on Tortola.

Inspections will resume on Monday, January 5, 2015.

For more information call the Electrical Inspection Unit at 468-3603 or 468-3604.

Elmore Stoutt High School Hosts 2014 Fair And Fundraiser

Monday, 8 December 2014 - 3:45pm

The principal, staff and students of the Elmore Stoutt High School invite the public to their annual school fair and exhibition this Thursday, December 11 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.  Lots of food and drinks will be on sale including a sweet tooth booth and a drink stall.

De Castro Street Closed To Facilitate Christmas Street Fair

Friday, 5 December 2014 - 3:15pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is notifying the public that De Castro Street will be reopened on Sunday, December 7 at 8:00 a.m.

The purpose of the road closure is to facilitate the 16th Annual Celebration of Christmas on Main Street.  Motorists are asked to use alternate routes during this time.

The ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Public Works Department Heavy Equipment To Be On Public Display

Thursday, 4 December 2014 - 4:30pm

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that the new heavy equipment purchased for the Public Works Department will be on display for the public to view at the Festival Grounds on Friday, December 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

There will be experts on site who will explain the functions and benefits of the equipment.  The equipment on display will include an Asphalt Distributor Trailer, an Asphalt Paver, a ten ton Roller, a Cold Milling Machine and two Skid Steer Loaders.

All are encouraged to come out and view the display.

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