Parts and Power continues to drive forward
In an industry saturated with stores to meet the growing demands of the commuting public, a name that is synonymous with the company’s services probably provides that much needed edge in the market place.
Oil is plentiful, demand weak; why are gas prices going up?
Storage tankers across the globe may be brimming with oil that no one is buying because of the global economic downturn, but the traditional laws ... Full story
Internet auto scams surface
Auto dealers are offering deep discounts to entice buyers into purchasing a new car, and Internet scam artists are trying to hot-wire their way into ... Full story
General Motors bankruptcy brings big gamble by Obama
General Motors, once the world’s biggest auto maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection early Monday, setting up a scenario under which the U.S. government ... Full story
Disney Cruise Line to make regular calls on Tortola
For the first time, guests sailing aboard Disney Cruise Line took in the sites and local culture of
Understanding tsunamis and the Territory’s risk
The word tsunami is of Japanese origin with the translation “great harbour wave”. Tsunamis have been closely associated with the Asian and Pacific region, however, ... Full story
Surf’s up at Island Surf and Sail Shack
Windsurfing is one of the most challenging sports to learn but is also one of the most rewarding. It is more than just a sport to many as it often becomes a lifestyle for those that have jumped those first few hurdles of getting involved in this awesome sport.
Sailors relish dinghy challenge
33 single-handed dinghy sailors launched from the RBVIYC dinghy park next to the VISAR base off Fort Burt. 15 of them were juniors in their Optimists, an ... Full story
Issuance of temporary licence under scrutiny
Effective July 1, the Vehicle Licensing Department will no longer renew Visitor’s Temporary Drivers Licences issued to persons who are now employed and operate a motor vehicle in the Territory.
Things every driver should know how to do
The owner's manual of any car will tell you — in the most excruciatingly simplistic step-by-step manner possible — how to operate everything from the ... Full story
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Conditions for Road Town, VI at 11:07 pm LST
Current Conditions:
Rain, 75 F
Forecast:
Thu - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
Fri - Scattered Showers. High: 84 Low: 77
Full Forecast at Yahoo! Weather
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