BVITB to get $500K grant for territory-wide beautification project
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D Wheatley (R7) made the announcement moments ago, November 26, 2024, at a press conference.
The beautification project will be led by Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Hon Luce D Hodge-Smith (R4), as the Virgin Islands (VI) enters its peak tourism and festive seasons.
This beautification project will be undertaken in all districts and on every sister island.
Recent events made project necessary- Premier Wheatley
The Premier added that the beautification project is a direct response to the pressing need for restoration of the VI’s aesthetics and safety for residents and visitors following the prolonged rainfall.
“The rains have led to significant overgrowth of vegetation which has not only affected the beauty of our landscape but also has contributed to perilous road conditions particularly around frequently traversed tourist routes,” he continued.
Cabinet endorsed project
Meantime, Premier Wheatley said the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands recognises the project’s importance and has endorsed the initiative.
Cabinet, he said, sees the territory-wide beautification project as essential.
“It is a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development while maintaining the attractiveness of the Virgin Islands as a premier tourist destination. We are confident that this beautification project will further enrich the experience of those who visit and live in our territory,” the Premier stated.
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Here are some engaging and impactful ideas for community clean-up projects:
1. Beach Cleanup: Organize a day to clean up area beaches.
2. Neighborhood Litter Walks: Plan regular litter-picking walks around your neighborhood. It’s simple but effective.
3. Park Beautification: Clean and enhance open spaces by planting trees, flowers, and maintaining green spaces.
4. Graffiti Removal: Work with government agencies to clean up graffiti and restore public spaces.
5. School Grounds Cleanup: Involve students in cleaning and beautifying their school grounds. It’s educational and fosters community spirit.
6. Trail Maintenance: For areas with hiking trails, organize groups to clean and maintain these paths.
7. Adopt-a-Street: Launch an "Adopt-a-Street" program where different groups take responsibility for keeping a specific street clean.
8. Recycling Drives: Set up collection points for recyclable materials to encourage proper disposal and recycling.
9. Community Garden: Start a community garden where people can grow their own food and learn about sustainable practices.
10. E-Waste Collection: Organize events to collect electronic waste and ensure it is properly recycled.
11. Best Village/Community Competitions – fosters community pride
These cannot be one-off events, must be sustained and continuous.
A wash pan of Balooney. What kind of beautification are they talking about? Oh yeah, some flowet pots with flowers lining the roads. $500,000 to carry out remedial works in all the districts and sistet islands.
Is not really something you due with an open sewerage system like the BVI...just dump some more sh** on it instead
ya'll fix the &^%$ roads and worry about that after.... why ya'll so dunm,....geeese