Skelton Cline called on the government to prioritise achievable measures, including fixing the Territory’s water problems and finding practical ways to get money circulating in the local economy.
Read full storyShowers possible — check today’s forecast and the 4-day island outlook.
Event coverage, community moments and island life in photos.
Browse approved local listings or submit a vehicle, rental, job, service, business listing, community notice or local item.
In a statement issued in response to the Government's position on the issue, Penn said the administration could no longer blame previous governments after more than seven years in office.
“Like every resident of these Virgin Islands, I understand the frustration and hardship many families have experienced with the current water supply....
“I’m expecting big results in Mexico because this group of athletes are known to deliver well under pressure,” Augustine said.
Detectives from the Major Incident Team, assisted by specialist units, have carried out extensive interviews and are actively following several lines of inquiry as they work to identify those responsible
Penn said that while residents have endured months of severe drought, they should not also have to endure what he described as the Government's failure to adequately manage and provide one of life's most basic necessities, potable water.
“This latest act of violence is a painful reminder that crime and gun violence have no place in our Virgin Islands,” Penn said. “Every life lost is one too many.”
He argued that the decision has left the Territory without the institutional framework needed to respond to issues such as United States tariffs, consumer protection and broader economic diversification.
Paving works will commence on Friday, July 10, near the Anglican Church before progressing westward.
The artwork produced over the 12-week programme highlighted the creativity and potential that exists within the prison population.
177 published stories
17 published stories
3 published stories
