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MINISTER HOPES TO KEEP MOMENTUM WITH SEWERAGE WORKS ON TORTOLA; OUTLINES COMING DEVELOPMENTS

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During a contract signing ceremony for construction works at the Long Swamp Pump Station, Minister for Communications and Works, the Honourable Kye Rymer, expressed his satisfaction with the progress being made on the East End/Long Look Sewerage Infrastructure Network Project and provided updates on upcoming developments.  Addressing the attendees, Minister Kye Rymer acknowledged the persistent … Continued

PUBLIC NEEDS TO BE EDUCATED ON THEIR ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

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Local business owner Patrick Mitchell of BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions has called for an educational programme to raise public awareness about the role of the average citizen in the success of the Territory’s sewerage systems. Speaking about the upcoming works on the Long Swamp Pump Station for which his company recently signed a contract … Continued

BVI ATHLETES READY TO COMPETE AT CAC GAMES

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The BVI athletes who will be participating in the ongoing 24th Central American and Caribbean Games in San Salvador, El Salvador have expressed that they are ready to compete ahead their events. Prior to their departure to the Games, 284 Media caught up with a number of the athletes who were present in the territory. … Continued

$511,786.97 CONTRACT SIGNED FOR LONG SWAMP PUMP STATION

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In a significant step forward for the East-End/Long Look Sewerage Infrastructure Network Project, the Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a contract with BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions for the construction of an Inspection Chamber, Wet Wells, and Mechanical Components for the Long Swamp Pump Station.  The contract, worth $511,786.97, marks an important milestone … Continued

FINANCING FOR SSB HOUSING PROVING DIFFICULT FOR APPROVED APPLICANTS – LESS THAN 2% SUCCESSFUL

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An alarming number of applicants to the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate Housing have been unsuccessful after reaching phase three of the process that involves seeking financing from a banking institution. Director of the Social Security Board (SSB), Mrs. Jeanette Scatliffe-Boynes in a recent interview with 284 Media revealed that approximately 600 applicants applied in 2017 during the … Continued

GATORADE NAMES ADAEJAH AS THE FLORIDA GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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BVIslander Adaejah Hodge of Montverde Academy is the 2022-2023 Gatorade Florida Girls Track & Field Player of the Year, making her the first from her school and from the territory to be selected for the prestigious award. The award recognises athletes who are outstanding both on the track and in their academics, in addition to … Continued

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