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November 25th, 2021
Gov’t to legislate $5,000 fine for indiscriminate garbage dumping – Hon Malone

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) said as a result of indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the territory, new laws will be implemented to fine those found guilty of the act.

November 22nd, 2021
Power of unity! Residents mobilise to cleanup Brady Ghut community

BRADY GHUT, Tortola, VI- Demonstrating what is possible when people unite under one purpose, residents of the Brady Ghut and Fat Hogs Bay communities, along with other persons, did an excellent job of sprucing up the Brady Ghut community through a well attended cleanup exercise on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

May 8th, 2018
'We saw a lot of alien things in Road Town'- City Manager

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the 2018 hurricane season approaches and is said to be a very active season, cleanup efforts of the ghuts and drains have been taking place throughout the different communities, especially in the high flood risk areas in Road Town.

January 11th, 2015
Derelict vehicles site to remain in Sea Cows Bay- Greg Massicote

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What has become for years an eyesore both to residents of Sea Cows Bay and horseracing spectators at Ellis Thomas Downs will remain so for a long time.

April 25th, 2013
Greenland resident outraged at trash dumping practices

GREENLAND, Tortola, VI – It is often said that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure but it appears that no one has found their way to the El Dorado that is currently on a roadside in Greenland.

November 22nd, 2012
Recovering drug addict wants to become a professional counsellor

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For some 20 years he was homeless, alone and unkempt as the only priority for him was to get his next high, however, Avery Williams aka Macho Man has survived all those horrible experiences, including being out in the cold during several hurricanes that hit the Territory, to share his incredible story about his addiction to ‘crack’ and his journey to recovery.

August 15th, 2012
REPORT: Garbage Contactors not doing a good job

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following complaints received by persons around the territory, the Solid Waste Department has concluded, that contractors hired for the collection of garbage in the Virgin Islands (VI) are not adhering to their duties.

December 20th, 2011
Solid Waste Dept. urges truck operators to sort bulky waste

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Solid Waste Department is urging private truckers and waste disposal contractors to sort bulky waste items such as metal, concrete, wooden pallets, yard waste and glass, a Government Information Service (GIS) press release has stated.

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