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‘I am well aware of all problems plaguing my District’- Hon Maduro-Caines

- said she is in constant dialogue with the various departments to get things fixed
According to Sixth District Representative Honourable Alvera Maduro-Caines, she has been in constant dialogue with the various departments ‘to get things fixed.’ Photo: YouTube
Persons have long complained about the deplorable state of the stretch of road between Qwomar Trading Limited and Crystal Night Club and Bar in Free Bottom and as recent as January 31, 2018 a trailer truck got stuck in one of the huge mud-filled potholes. Photo: Team of Reporters
Persons have long complained about the deplorable state of the stretch of road between Qwomar Trading Limited and Crystal Night Club and Bar in Free Bottom and as recent as January 31, 2018 a trailer truck got stuck in one of the huge mud-filled potholes. Photo: Team of Reporters
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Sixth District Representative and second term legislator Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has made it known that she is not oblivious to the issues being faced by her constituents and other persons, including the deplorable state of some roads, and that she continues to lobby for them to be addressed.

Hon Maduro-Caines was at the time responding to our queries on the state of the road between Qwomar Trading Limited and Crystal Night Club and Bar in Free Bottom, on the main island of Tortola.

Persons have long complained about the deplorable state of that stretch of road and as recent as January 31, 2018 a trailer truck got stuck in one of the huge mud-filled potholes.

We had asked the Representative if she would have been able to say when residents and motorists would be able to get some relief with a fixed road.

“As you may be aware, the responsibility of anything having to do with repair of roads comes under the Department of Public Works, so it would be better that you speak directly to the head of that department if possible,” Hon Maduro-Caines responded today, February 2, 2018.

‘I am well aware’

She; however, said persons should be mindful that we are in a recovery process so everything that is being done is part of a bigger plan to make things happen in a timely and more effective manner possible.

“Where it relates to timing, only the government department responsible for those works in the recovery efforts can give that answer.  I am well aware of all of the problems plaguing my district and am in constant dialogue with the various departments to get things fixed,” Hon Maduro-Caines stated.

Meanwhile, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works Mr Anthony S. McMaster did not respond to our request for a comment on the road situation at Free Bottom.

20 Responses to “‘I am well aware of all problems plaguing my District’- Hon Maduro-Caines”

  • wize up (02/02/2018, 14:07) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    money?
    • reality (02/02/2018, 17:20) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
      We know she is not oblivious, she whines about it on facebook all the time - but what are her plans? What is she really doing about it?
  • Xxx (02/02/2018, 14:40) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Come on ndp does not have she to study!
  • Brenda (02/02/2018, 15:19) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
    Her hands are tied due to lack of funds. There is nothing really right now she can do.
  • Rasville (02/02/2018, 15:25) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
    They don’t care about us only on Election Day for years now not only with the road but other things as well Purcell always been left out or the last but we know better now and we are wiser now, on Election Day we will see who is last and who will get left out tables will surely turn
  • not ready (02/02/2018, 16:11) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    they with ndp to make up numbers ... good woman but politically weak.....sad The People man will be sadly missed.may his soul rest in peace
    • @not ready (02/02/2018, 21:35) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
      When the people's man was there, we were facing these same set of problems and He was a minister and had more power. Someone asked what are her plans? If you were listening to her on different shows you would understand what her plans are. If she has no backing from her ministers, how the HELL you all expect her to get through with plans? I blame her government for not helping her get her plans through. Same thing A.Christopher did to Deloris a few years back. It's high time women be respected in government and shown the same kind of attention as men. Instead of trying to help this young lady who is trying, some of you just blabbing negativity. I give her an A for trying and sone of you a F- for talking fart.
      • THE SIX (03/02/2018, 13:55) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        Laveda please this woman hasn't done anything for the sixth district
  • Diplomat (02/02/2018, 16:42) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is no secret that back benchers, especially women, are treated like step children. For example, there are two women in the caucus but one could not even be appointed a junior minister. One is the Deputy Speaker and one got a likable do as as Acting MEC. Ops si do! Ok. Let’s look at the severely deteriorated condition of the roads. First the deteriorated condition started before Hurricane Irmaria. The condition of the road network is a national issue and should be handled as a national issue, not solely as a discrete district issue that is addressed only when VINO highlights the horrific condition. There needs to be a holistic approach to designing, constructing and maintaining the road network territory-wide.
  • Woman with the bag (02/02/2018, 17:08) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lol girl you is bag of talk lol u better in ur last years in because u ain’t getting my vote ...

    Bag of talk
  • Concerned (02/02/2018, 17:56) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    I AM concerned the the No Direction Party will continue in office. Why can't we have some intelligent business peole??
    • @ Concern. Thats the problem (03/02/2018, 08:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      U identified the problem we have. Intelligent business people (smart) that equates to greed and selfishness..
  • UK please come (02/02/2018, 18:43) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    No money and no one jailed for the 7.2m and 1.2m come on where is the governor?
  • Hmm (02/02/2018, 20:07) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    the district is (UN)aware she can('T) fix the problems
  • I admire you so much. Switch (03/02/2018, 08:18) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
    Ms Caines, I admire you so so much. You are good for this counyry. You are a good Godly loving person with no Power, Please switch and get some power and authority so you can help us. You are the only one that speak out with empathy for fired and laid off workers and begging employers please dont hurt these workers and make their pain more if you dont have to...WoW.. U R special. The God in you.. Switch or you will find yourself in a worst situation. Switch for youe country. Switch for your people. Get some power.
  • Rude awakening (03/02/2018, 08:20) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    So in other words don't ask her anything go ask the government bureaucrats smh you wait until next elections
  • dog man (03/02/2018, 09:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The ndp do not care, we know who in charge have alot off 18 wheelers in the area so they know About the problem that y I can say with confidence that them donot care about country. One day the bucket go to the well n no water n the bucket come up empty.
  • ta ta (03/02/2018, 15:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Election come quick
  • rock (04/02/2018, 07:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Mrs. Caine's that son*fab*t*h carter needs to stop blocking the road and keep the on the space from Ishmael for one day like after hurricane Irma every 4k*ng thing will be gone



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