The Ministry of Communications is informing the public that work is continuing on the National Sewerage Project in East End.

Motorists are advised that the road will be closed tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. tomorrow Saturday March 14 to vehicular traffic. They are also asked to look for detour signs that will direct them to alternative routes.

The Ministry apologises for any inconvenience caused during this time.  For more information please contact the ministry at 468-2183. 

Madam Speaker, during the last sitting of this Honourable House, I provided a comprehensive update, on the Government’s plans, to improve the quality of the road network throughout the Territory.

It is quite evident and I am pleased to report, Madam Speaker, that, significant progress has been made since then, as we continue to design and execute works, on Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to report to this Honourable House today, that significant progress is being made to improve the stability of the Territory’s electricity supply.

The Government recently signed an agreement to undertake Phase V of the BVI Electricity Corporation’s Power Development Plan.

Madam Speaker, the physical landscape of Wickham’s Cay 1, is being transformed in a very significant way right before our very eyes, with the construction of the expanded Cruise Ship Pier and Landside Development.

By the end of this year, 2015, Madam Speaker, every Virgin Islander and visitor to these islands, will be extremely proud, of what the Government has been able to accomplish with this project.

The Department of Information and Public Relations is inviting you to click here to view ‘Your Government at Work’, an e-Magazine that chronicles the programmes and initiatives of the Government of the Virgin Islands from November 2013 to December 2014.

The Ministry of Communications is informing the public that work is continuing on the National Sewerage Project from Fat Hogs Bay in the vicinity of YEP and will continue east towards the Long Swamp Police Station in East End.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is advising the public that work continues tonight on the west bound lane on the Blackburne Highway from 7:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow Saturday to allow for repair works on the road.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that roads in Road Town along Boo Bay Drive, Parker Street and Chalwell Street will be closed on Sunday March 8 at 1:00 p.m. to Monday March 9 at 4:00 p.m.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is advising the public that it will be closing the west bound lane on the Blackburne Highway from 7:30 p.m. tonight to 2:00 a.m. to allow for repair works on the road.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is informing the public that drainage solution at Fort Hill commences on Sunday, March 8.