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RDA & DWM begins aggressive debris clearance programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) and the Department of Waste Management (DWM) has partnered to clean up debris on Tortola and Jost van Dyke left from the passages of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
PAHO donates garbage truck to assist with waste collection
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands’ (VI) Department of Waste Management, has been gifted a garbage truck from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), to assist with its waste collection.
A Coke & a Smile? Cokes seen scattered @ Hannah’s roadside
HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI - Around 3:00 P.M. today Thursday, April 12, 2018, our roving camera observed some coke in cans scattered alongside the roadway in the area of Hannah’s Bay, on the western side of Tortola.
More double standards by Gov’t; DWM engaged in open burning on JvD
LITTLE HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - It was just last month February 21, 2018, that the Territory’s Chief Environmental Health Officer, Mr Lionel E. Michael issued a stern warning to the public to “refrain from backyard burning because of the environmental and personal health impact on the community."
Over 600 derelict vehicles collected for recycling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Over 600 derelict vehicles have been collected by the Department of Waste Management and are now being recycled.
‘Pick up after yourself’- Concerned CGB resident
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Honourable Orlando D. Smith, OBE recently called on residents to stop the improper dumping of garbage and keep the environment clean.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Marcel T. Caines
Celebrated Poet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “Life is a journey, not a destination.” Our young professional is not where he wishes to be but is enjoying his journey, stopping along the way to reflect and show his gratitude.
Concerns raised due to non-functioning incinerator @ Pockwood Pond
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A member of the public who asked not to be identified yesterday April 27, 2016 complained about the current condition of the waste management facility at Pockwood Pond which the person said is an ideal situation for the spreading of disease, but is also concerned about sensitive materials taken to the incinerator by trust companies to be destroyed.
VG residents frustrated with open waste burning problems
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – “This government can find millions of dollars to put in the hands of contractors for projects that can cost much less and for things that are not as serious as safeguarding the health of its people. The government needs to be obligated to get an incinerator here on Virgin Gorda,” said a resident of the sister island of Virgin Gorda.
Dead horse @ race track creates a stink for SCB residents
SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – In a horrible mishap, a horse has met its demise on the infield of Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s Bay (SCB) after it fell into an open well and died some days ago and as a result the neighbourhood is contaminated with the fumes of the animal’s decomposing carcass.
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